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GM, Operations & Partnering


Company : Ampol


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-07-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job description:Technology, Digital & Data @ AmpolTechnology, Digital and Data (TDD) at Ampol are dedicated to empowering our business through technology-enabled differentiation, strengthening our foundations to build sustainable value for the future. Our team thrives on the challenge of innovationdreaming upbig ideas, questioning the norm, and tackling complex problems. Together, we are shaping afuturethat not only meets the needs of today butanticipatesthe demands of tomorrow.Our approach isanchoredin data-driven decision-makingand advanced technology integration, allowing us to create seamless and personalized customer experiences that truly resonate. By prioritizing value-based decisions and outcomes, we ensure that TDDdrives meaningful impact and measurable outcomes for the Ampol Group, leaving a lasting impact on our business and our customers.About the role:Ampols Operations and Partnering team plays a critical role in turning Ampols technology strategy into real-world results. We work closely with business units to identify, prioritise, and deliver initiatives that align with our business goalswhile carefully tracking the value each initiative brings to the Ampol Group.The General Manager, Operations & Partnering will lead the Ampol Group Operations and Partnering function within Technology, Digital and Data (TDD), accountable for the strategic investment in TDD and acting as the engagement point to drive enterprise performance through technology and actively enable business growth, innovation, and performance. The role will also be accountable for the strategic oversight and resilience of IT operations across the Ampol Group (AU, NZ, Singapore and US), ensuring enterprise-wide infrastructure performance, availability, and service continuity.Youlltake us further by:Lead the TDD Operations team, with responsibility for operating rhythm, planning cycles, governance forums, performance tracking, and function-wide coordinationLead the Business Partnering group that serves as the primary interface between TDD and the broader Group ensuring business needs are understood, prioritised, and connected to the right technology capabilitiesAct as the commercial front door for Technology shaping demand, aligning scope and investment with strategic intent, and supporting informed decision-makingProvide strategic support to the EGM TDD and the TDD Leadership Team by enabling visibility of key priorities, risks, and dependencies across the functionEnsure strong alignment between TDD activities and enterprise priorities through fit-for-purpose engagement models, forums, and reportingBring a disciplined approach to how the function operates embedding clarity, accountability, and focus across planning and performanceBuild strength in business partnering capability, ensuring the business feels supported by TDDDrive a commercial mindset to technology investment, assessing the overall value return from the entire investment in Tech, Data and Digital and drive the best possible outcome from this investmentYoull bring:Significant experience in a senior/executive operations, business partnering, or transformation role - ideally within a complex or technology-led environment.Proven ability to design and run operating models, rhythms, and governance structures that drive business performance.Commercial mindset focused on technology investment return, with experience supporting executive leaders to shape strategic direction and track delivery / benefits realisationExcellent relationship-building and influencing skills across varied stakeholders from Group Executives to functional COEsA track record of leading through complexity, ambiguity, and change with a steady hand and a practical approach.A passion for collaboration, team enablement, and unlocking business value through technology Strong track record in engaging and influencing senior business leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure technology investments align with business needs, effectively managing expectations and driving consensus between business and technologyDeep understanding of cost-benefit analysis, ROI evaluation, and risk assessmentProven ability to continuously evaluate and enhance existing systems and processesWelltake you further by:Our totalremunerationis competitive.This is across base salary, a performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars!We are flexible.Many of our teams have embraced hybrid work, balancing time spent remote working, with time spent at an office to connect and work together where it adds value.We value recognition.We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who dogreat workanddemonstrateour capabilities and values.Career development and learning opportunitiesincluding LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.BabyCarePackage- financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.Need some wheels?Novated Lease options are available.Invest in your future with theEmployee Share SchemeAccess to Ampol''s Benefits & Recognition platformproviding you access to retail discounts and cashbacks at over 500+ retailers in Australia thatassistwith everyday living expensesCare for your Community.Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.Werean equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol. #J-18808-Ljbffr