Business Manager

About the Company Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organization that offers exciting and challenging opportunities within a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We prioritize flexibility, allowing our employees to thrive both at work and in their personal lives. Our commitment to inclusion and continuous learning ensures that every voice is heard and valued. Our dedicated workforce focuses on delivering sustainment capabilities to the New Zealand Defence Force. About the Role We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Business Manager to join our team. In this role, you will support the Service Delivery Manager in leading the successful delivery of contracted services in the Manawatu region and the wider National Regional Equipment Pool. As the Business Manager, you will be instrumental in coordinating operational activities and ensuring that our services are provided efficiently, effectively, and in line with customer and contractual requirements. Key Responsibilities In this position, you will: - Coordinate resources and manage daily operations to ensure timely delivery of contract outputs. - Collaborate closely with the Service Delivery Manager to prioritize workloads, develop strategies, and oversee budgets and policies. - Capture and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), metrics, and service quality. - Lead or contribute to business improvement initiatives and compliance activities. - Monitor and manage team performance, ensuring that technical and supervisory capabilities align with operational demands. - Support business resilience efforts, including security compliance and risk management. - Foster a collaborative team culture and drive innovation in service delivery. About You To succeed in this role, you will have: - A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Business Management, preferably within a commercial environment. - A relevant qualification in Business Management. - Proven leadership skills, including experience in people management. - Financial literacy to forecast and manage all aspects of service delivery financials. - A strong understanding and application of business management competencies, including planning, financials, scope, time, quality, HR, communications, risk, procurement, and integration. - The ability to obtain and maintain NZDF Secret Security or higher vetting. How We Reward and Support You When you join Lockheed Martin New Zealand, you will work on unique projects that you won’t find anywhere else. We are dedicated to creating a positive work environment where every employee has the opportunity to learn and advance within our company. We offer a diverse range of benefits to support you at any stage of life. We envision a better work-life balance, offering flexible work arrangements along with health and wellbeing initiatives, including: - 13 days of sick leave per year from your hire date. - Subsidised healthcare and eye care. - Free access to our onsite gym and pool. - A variety of leave options, including the option to purchase additional leave to support you and your family. - Additional benefits such as annual flu vaccinations. - Up to a 4% employer contribution to Kiwisaver. Special Requirements Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Defence Security Clearance by meeting one of the following criteria: - A New Zealand citizen, OR - A New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the past 10 years, OR - A citizen of Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, or the United States who has a current work permit for New Zealand. Additionally, you will be required to undergo pre-employment activities, including drug screening and vetting by New Zealand Police. Closing Date The closing date for applications is 8 June 2025.