Network Infrastructure

Summary

Join Partly, a global platform for replacement parts, as their General Manager for Australia and New Zealand. This green-fields project offers significant commercial and personal growth potential. You will be responsible for scaling a significant section of Partly's strategy and operations to gain adoption of their infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. The role involves market research, platform development, project management, stakeholder engagement, pricing strategy, team building, and operational support. This is a critical role in Partly's overall success, backed by a world-class team and investors.

Requirements

• You have strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills. You can quickly distil abstract problems into a concrete set of steps. You can understand the complexity and drive prioritisation of these steps
• Proven experience as a General Manager, Program Director, Operations Director or similar role
• Knowledge of business processes and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations, etc.)
• Strong analytical ability
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Exceptional problem-solving aptitude

Responsibilities

• Commercial Viability: You will be responsible for the commercial viability and success in scaling a significant section of the business strategy across NZ and Australia
• Market Research and Planning: Conduct comprehensive market research to understand the needs of the auto parts industry in NZ & AU
• Platform Development - Connecting market research with technical requirements
• Project & Program Management: Develop a detailed project plan including timelines, budget and resources for successful NZ and Australian operations
• Partner/ Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with clients and distributors, sign and onboard Parts Suppliers. Work alongside the executive team on operating models. Specify requirements by working closely with the tech team
• Pricing: Build our pricing framework, stress test and implement
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the marketing team to create a launch plan that effectively reaches your target audience. Ensure the platform is ready for a smooth launch with all necessary support systems
• Building a Team: As the project progresses, identify the need for additional team members and lead the hiring process. Manage and mentor the team to ensure project objectives are met
• Operations & Support strategy: Develop and oversee how we support ongoing success with our partners and clients

Preferred Qualifications

(Preferred) MBA or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus equity . Even though we’re a small startup, we offer competitive salaries and great equity for every full-time employee
• Parental leave and flexible return to work . After returning to work, primary carers can work 4-day weeks for 100% of their pay for the first twelve weeks. For secondary carers, we offer 10 days of leave at full pay
• Flexible working hours . We have an office-first culture, but you can work remotely or from home whenever it suits you. There are no fixed hours, so you can choose to work when you’re most effective
• A brand new architecturally designed office in Christchurch CBD and on Auckland’s Karangahape Road . We have free snacks, drinks on tap, two different coffee machines, social areas, and some of the best cafes a stone's throw away
• Monthly team lunches to celebrate our wins and enjoy each other's company outside the office
• Ergonomic workspace . Sit-stand desks, ergonomic chairs, quiet spaces, and collaboration spaces to suit all kinds of working styles