Lead Business Optimisation Engineer
Overview
The Lead Business Optimisation Engineer will oversee complex business optimisation initiatives, guiding teams through project scoping, data analysis, and the implementation of solutions. This role emphasizes continuous improvement methodologies and ensuring adherence to best practices while supporting team members in managing project complexities and risks. The engineer will also mentor junior staff, contribute to knowledge-sharing, and promote a culture of learning and experimentation within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee complex, cross-functional business optimisation initiatives from concept through to implementation and benefits realisation
- Guide project scoping, problem definition, data analysis, solution design, and implementation planning
- Ensure optimisation and continuous improvement methodologies are applied consistently and in line with best practice
- Review and challenge project outputs to ensure quality, rigor, and business relevance
- Support team members in unblocking issues, managing risks, and navigating stakeholder complexity
- Track, analyse, and report on project performance, value delivery, milestones, and risks
- Identify and drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities that reduce cost, cycle time, and operational risk
- Serve as technical guidance for optimisation methodologies, tools, frameworks, and standards
- Provide solution and architectural input to ensure designs align with organisational architecture and technology standards
- Assist and guide engineers in designing fit-for-purpose, scalable, and sustainable solutions
- Set direction for framework adoption and continuous evolution in alignment with organisational strategy
- Ensure solutions meet quality standards defined within the Innovation / Business Optimisation environment
- Provide hands-on coaching to engineers on analysis techniques, problem structuring, storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and solution design
- Mentor junior and graduate engineers, supporting technical, professional, and leadership development
- Assist with onboarding and accelerating new team members’ effectiveness
- Identify development needs and support creation of individual development plans
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, training, and internal capability-building initiatives
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and experimentation
- Support the Business Optimisation Manager with team planning, prioritisation, and workload balancing
- Act as first point of escalation for project-level delivery challenges
- Contribute to resource planning, project allocation, and skills matching across initiatives
- Keep track of projects using the organisation’s project management tools
- Step in for the Manager when required to ensure continuity of delivery
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Translate complex analysis into clear, compelling insights and recommendations
- Influence decision-making by balancing analytical rigor with practical business realities
- Drive proactive change management across initiatives
- Engage with Business Improvement / Optimisation consultants and vendors to ensure alignment to standards and governance
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Innovation roadmap within assigned areas
- Provide input into building and maintaining a structured knowledge base for the function
- Ensure appropriate training and capability development is enabled through modern e-learning and digital platforms
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