Conception of Operations (CONOPS) Manager

What you will be doing

We are looking for a Conception of Operations (CONOPS) Manager to join our Operational Readiness and Transfer team (ORAT) at Auckland Airport (AKL). This role will lead the development, coordination and documentation of the future and interim Concept of Operations (CONOPS) across the Auckland Airport eco-system, in the context of the infrastructure development program over the next 5 -10 years.

As the CONOPS Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and reviewing these CONOPS at regular intervals and ensure the CONOPS framework is under continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Take ownership of the Development of the future Airport CONOPS
• Leverage future operational infrastructure to seek out operational benefits and improve key system wide metrics through CONOPS design
• Working with the Operational and ORAT teams, plan and coordinate relevant CONOPS activities, including stakeholder engagement and workshops
• Ensure alignment between connected stakeholder operations, identifying risks and misalignment.
• Work with the ORAT Business Owner to assess the timing and need for Interim CONOPS through staging and construction
• Document the future and interim state CONOPS in a format as agreed with the ORAT business Owner
• Develop and Maintain the CONOPS register
• Influence external and internal operational stakeholders positively to achieve the most efficient and stable future state CONOPS
• Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders across the airport system
• Ensure key operational information is extracted from stakeholders at the right time through the design and development phase

What you will bring to the role

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values All In | Tātou tatou – How we feel, Know How | Kōkiri Tahi – How we think and Let’s Go | Karawhiua – How we act.

To ensure your success in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary level of Business Qualifications
• Minimum 5 -10 years’ experience in airport, ground handling or airline operations
• Project management or coordination
• Experience in the development and design of operational documentation
• Experience in process mapping and documentation control.
• High competency in stakeholder and relationship management.
• Strong written communication skills

Apply today

It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Click "Apply" today.

Attention Recruitment Agencies: Auckland Airport has a Direct Sourcing model and at this point in time we will not require any recruitment agency support for this role.

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.

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