Director – Communications

SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA’s mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world. For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow. Context The Director - Communications is a pivotal leadership role responsible for supporting sustainable growth and development for SYSTRA. You will oversee the success of the division by developing and implementing strategies to increase revenue, improve project efficiency, and achieve organisational goals. This includes the planning, organisation, direction, control, and review of the division’s day‑to‑day operations, such as setting and managing budgets, monitoring portfolio performance, and recruiting and managing divisional employees. This role requires deep engagement in corporate initiatives and the ability to lead by example in implementing all corporate strategy and operations plan initiatives. Missions / Main Duties Develop and maintain the Divisional Plan, Outlook, and Forecast Budget in alignment with the corporate strategy and operations plan Lead the day‑to‑day operational management and oversight of the divisional talent, including talent acquisition, performance management, and succession planning. Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, coordinating with the CEO, Market Sector Leads, and other Divisional Managers on client development Oversee the entire project lifecycle for a wide‑ranging, often complex and high‑risk, project portfolio, ensuring efficient execution and financial viability. Manage the division’s day‑to‑day financials, including revenue, utilisation, profit and loss, and review/approve all variances to project performance. Profile / Skills Senior experience in a leadership role Degree qualification, preferably in an Engineering discipline Directors typically hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with many possessing advanced degrees or specialised certifications (e.g., project management or business administration) Demonstrated ability to provide clear communication, particularly when conveying complex ideas to non‑technical audiences. Proven capacity to provide excellence to clients and develop/maintain trusting stakeholder relationships. Strong leadership skills to motivate and engage a team Benefits of Working At SYSTRA SYSTRA ANZ offers a range of benefits to our employees. We provide ongoing opportunities for professional development, including support to obtain Chartership status, and continuous learning and development programs. Additionally, we cover the cost of professional memberships and subscriptions. We understand the importance of work‑life balance and offer flexible working options, as well as paid parental leave. Our workplace culture values diversity and inclusivity, and we are proud to be Work 180 endorsed. We also offer generous employee referral incentives to reward and recognise our employees. Application Process When you click “Apply”, you will be redirected to our careers website to complete your application. As part of the process, you will be required to review and acknowledge our privacy declaration before proceeding to submit your application. Our values are centered around Connected Teams, Excellence and Bold Leadership. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing #J-18808-Ljbffr