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The Manufacturing Systems & Enterprise Applications Manager is responsible for leading the strategic planning, implementation, operation, support and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Systems/MES and assigned enterprise application platforms across InfraBuild.
As a key member of the IT Leadership Team, this role ensures manufacturing and enterprise application capabilities are aligned to business needs, secure, reliable, integrated and cost-effective. The role drives standardisation, application lifecycle management, portfolio rationalisation, operational excellence, digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives across manufacturing and related business processes
What you will be doing:
- Develop and lead the Manufacturing Systems (MES) and Enterprise Applications strategy, roadmap, and standards aligned with business and IT objectives.
- Act as the key link between manufacturing operations, business stakeholders, and IT teams to deliver effective technology solutions.
- Manage the full lifecycle of Manufacturing Systems and Enterprise Applications, including support, upgrades, integrations, licensing, and vendor management.
- Drive application standardisation, simplification, and rationalisation to reduce complexity, costs, and operational risks.
- Ensure systems are secure, reliable, scalable, and integrated with ERP, SCADA, PLC, OT, reporting, and data platforms.
- Establish and oversee governance processes for incidents, changes, releases, access controls, configuration, and service continuity.
- Lead the delivery of application and MES projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, business benefits, and project outcomes are achieved.
- Manage cross-functional stakeholders, vendors, and project teams to support operational, quality, engineering, finance, and cybersecurity requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while promoting continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and knowledge sharing.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, licensing, regulatory, and data governance requirements while actively managing business and technology risks.
You will be rewarded with:
- Brand new Sydney CBD corporate office
- Exposure to senior executives and complex national operations
- Long-term career development opportunities within a large national organisation
Why this role matters
This role ensures that InfraBuild's manufacturing and enterprise application systems are aligned with business objectives, operate reliably and securely, and drive operational excellence, efficiency, and future digital growth.
Key initiatives include:
- Standardising and simplifying Manufacturing Systems (MES) and enterprise applications across the business.
- Improving system integration, reliability, cybersecurity, and operational performance.
- Managing application lifecycle, upgrades, and continuous improvement to maximise business value.
