Darren O'Brien Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As Operations Manager, Darren's focus is providing business operations management to continuously improve the effectiveness of the way JVAT work. Ensure internal projects are delivered on time and to budget. Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, partnering with Associate Directors to maintain and grow the Consulting project delivery portfolio.Maintain JVAT's operating rhythm to ensure the business is efficient & effective. Establish standard reports on business performance and health to inform Senior Leadership Team. Identify operational efficiencies, embedding sustainable change in JVAT through strong change management practices.Provide coaching and support to the Senior Leadership Team and Business Support functions on Operational Excellence.

Melbourne, Australia

Managing operations of Procurement and Property, a team of 200+ people. Managing Transformation across the team, deploying Operational Excellence, driving operating rhythm, improving performance, collaboration and celebration of our successes. Organised NAB Supplier Awards, a 200+ guest gala event.Deployment of SAP Ariba across National Australia Bank for Sourcing, Contract, Buy, Pay and Supplier Performance.

Melbourne, Australia

Deployed updated sourcing processes/templates, implemented a new system & new SharePoint across Procurement. Took on responsibility managing contingent labour (6 consultants/17 contractors).

Melbourne, Australia

Managing governance and risk across Procurement including refreshing Group Procurement Policy. Commercial Appetite with suppliers simplified and consistent across Procurement

Docklands Victoria

Lead a team responsible for managing the operations of the business that supports the Enterprise, relationship of Validation Services (identifying customers though Know Your Customer, searches and credit checks). Engagement across the banking industry and Project Management across various transformation/optimisation initiatives including moving customers to online statements. Ensured Operational Excellence principles maintained across a team of 80+ people.

Melbourne, Victoria

Developed a framework for NAB recording and realising benefits from third party suppliers across the Enterprise. Engagement with Procurement Managers to ensure compliance to benefit framework with stakeholder management. Monitored team metrics and continuous improvement.

Docklands, Victoria

Ensured a team of 200 people followed an established operating rhythm, operational excellence. Managed change and communications across the team.

Docklands Victoria

Financial System Implementation of new SAP General Ledger system across Australia, United Kingdom and United States. Supporting a successful go live in India.

Docklands Victoria

Transitioned work to Accenture in India from Melbourne, London and New York. Including contract management and performance monitoring.

Docklands Victoria

Lead an onshore/offshore team providing internal Management Reporting. Also provided Finance Partner support and advice.

Docklands Victoria

Had various roles including external reporting to Regulators - APRA, Reserve Bank of Australia and Australia Bureau of Statistics. NAB contact for APRA and Reserve Bank of Australia. Implemented 2 major system implementation and successful transition to Accenture in India.

Melbourne, Victoria

External Financial Reporting across Australia and New Zealand. Completed tax and BAS for NAB and reporting to NAB Board.

London, United Kingdom