Corporate Systems Manager

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At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Systems Manager to lead the support, optimisation and continuous improvement of Sydney Airport's corporate systems portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine people leadership with day-to-day operational oversight of critical enterprise platforms that support teams across Finance, Commercial, Aviation, People & Culture, Legal, Risk and Corporate Services. The role is responsible for ensuring these systems remain reliable, secure and aligned to the evolving needs of the business.

Leading a team of four, you’ll work closely with business stakeholders, vendors and support partners to drive service excellence, system enhancements and technology-enabled innovation. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Oracle E-Business Suite who has experience overseeing multiple enterprise applications, including CRM and HR systems, while balancing operational support, stakeholder engagement, commercial management and delivery outcomes.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Lead the support, governance and optimisation of a portfolio of corporate systems, ensuring platforms remain secure, reliable and fit for purpose.
• Partner with business leaders across Finance, Commercial, Aviation, People & Culture and other corporate functions to understand operational requirements and deliver technology solutions that create value.
• Manage and develop a team of four specialists while building capability, driving accountability and fostering a customer-focused culture.
• Oversee vendors, managed service providers and support partners, including contract performance, commercial outcomes and service delivery.
• Manage the Corporate Systems budget, balancing operational expenditure, investment priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive enhancements, automation opportunities and system improvements across enterprise platforms including Oracle EBS, CRM and HRIS environments.

About you

• Proven experience leading application support, enterprise systems or technology operations teams in a complex environment.
• Strong background supporting and optimising Oracle E-Business Suite, with experience managing multiple enterprise platforms simultaneously, including CRM and HRIS solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and translate business requirements into practical technology outcomes.
• Commercially astute, with experience managing vendors, service providers, contracts, budgets and technology investments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application lifecycle management, including support, change, release and operational service management.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on leadership role where you can move between strategic discussions, operational support and team leadership.

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.