OPERATIONS MANAGERLocation: Geelong Area, Victoria (Office based/ Site Travel Required)
Reporting To: Director
About Us
Skey Enterprises Pty Ltd is an industry-leading digital communications specialist team based in the Geelong region.
We design, deploy, and maintain robust data cabling and communication systems for commercial and enterprise clients.
We are currently navigating through an exciting growth phase, scaling our operations rapidly to meet increasing demand while maintaining our uncompromising standard of high-quality execution.
About YouTo be successful with us, you must be a highly organised, self-motivated strategic thinker with a proven track record of bringing operational rhythm to a business.
You are driven, results-focused, and thrive in an agile, growing environment.
You bring a positive attitude, strong values, and a collaborative approach to everything you do.
Critical Requirement: You must possess direct experience working within a founder-led, scaling business.
You understand the unique dynamics, speed, and trust required to successfully align with a founder while scaling business infrastructure.
Mobility & Presence: You must be able to reliably attend our workshop/headquarters in the Geelong area and travel to various regional project sites as needed to coordinate teams and maintain operational oversight.
Key Responsibilities· Operational Strategy & Process Improvement: Drive the efficiency of day-to-day business operations and field activities.
Implement and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) across project management, site safety, and quality control to enhance profitability.
· High-Level Project Planning & Coordination: Oversee and manage multiple data cabling and communications projects from start to finish.
Review technical plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Maintain a master schedule and strategically coordinate labor, subcontractors, and site activities.
· Client & Stakeholder Relations: Serve as the primary operational contact and escalation point for clients,



and site managers.
Attend high-level site meetings, inspections, and progress updates to ensure exceptional satisfaction.
· Site Oversight & Resource Management: Oversee the installation of data cabling and communication systems.
Schedule, supervise, and mentor internal technicians and subcontractors, monitoring field productivity and resolving onsite delays or issues promptly.
· Supply Chain & Materials Coordination: Identify and forecast material requirements across all active projects.
Communicate procurement needs directly to the Director, track on-site inventory usage, flag potential shortages early, and align logistics delivery timing with project timelines.
· Quality, Compliance & Documentation: Enforce strict installation, testing, and labeling standards.
Manage test results, as-built documentation, defect tracking, and drive systematic closing of variations to assist in smooth project handovers.
· Financial & Administrative Oversight: Monitor operations budgets, individual project costs, and operational margins.
Assist with progress claims, verify contractor variations, and proactively mitigate commercial risks.
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Skills & Key Requirements· Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in an Operations Manager or Senior Project Manager role, ideally within telecommunications, data cabling, construction, or a related technical field.
Industry experience is desired but not essential, if you are from outside of the industry but think you have all of the necessary skills, explain why you would be the best candidate in your cover letter!
· Founder-Led Agility:



Proven capability navigating and optimising a founder-led business during the current growth/scaling phase.
· Travel & Valid License: Ability to travel to regional sites and attend the Geelong workshop regularly; a valid driver's license is required.
· Leadership & Team Management: Competent in supervising, scheduling, and managing internal technical personnel and external subcontractors.
· System & Data Proficiency: Strong analytical mindset with experience utilising project scheduling software and tracking tool platforms to make data-driven decisions.
· Soft Skills: Outstanding communication, conflict resolution, time management, and relationship-building capabilities.
Problem solving skills/outcomes-based focus.
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Why Work With Us?
We believe in enriching our employees' lives.
As a company, we will work collectively to achieve our company milestones alongside your personal development goals, fostering a positive and progressive culture within the workplace where you can share your vision and make a genuine difference.
· Career development and direct mentorship from our Director/CEO.
· Ongoing role-based operational training and growth pathways.
· Travel and networking opportunities as company targets are achieved.
· A collaborative, high-performing, and supportive team culture.
How to ApplyIf this sounds like your next challenge, please submit your application via email.
To be considered, your application MUST include the following:
1. Your updated CV / Resume.
2. At least two professional contact references (including email and phone numbers).
3. A formal Cover Letter addressing your alignment with the role, which MUST explicitly answer the following question:
Application Question: "In founder-led companies, growth can sometimes be slowed by decision bottlenecks at the top. Can you share an example of how you've worked collaboratively with a founder to address such bottlenecks while maintaining trust and alignment?"

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