Steve Protopapas
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I am a senior executive that loves to help businesses and people grow to realise their true potential. (General Manager, Contract Manager, Commercial Manager) at SA Water
Location: Greater Adelaide Area, Australia, Australia 13 work roles 2 schools
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Steve Protopapas is listed as I am a senior executive that loves to help businesses and people grow to realise their true potential. (General Manager, Contract Manager, Commercial Manager) at SA Water, a company with 1333 employees, based in Greater Adelaide Area, Australia, Australia. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Steve Protopapas.

Steve Protopapas previously worked as Contract, Procurement and Performance Manager - P&T Alliance at Sa Water and Senior Procurement Manager, Group Supply Chain at Ventia. Steve Protopapas holds Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Studies With Combined Science from University Of The West Of England.

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A highly accomplished and loyal professional with extensive experience in a diverse range of senior management roles in fully integrated customer centric organisations, outsourced collaborative contracts, maintenance, and fixed priced project environments with a thorough understanding of all areas of business.I am leader with experience in multiple sectors and an ability to adapt and transfer skills across industries, coupled with a practical grounded temper and a passion for developing and leading people through change initiatives to drive business growth. Known for my expertise in financial accountability through to understanding the importance of organisational culture, stakeholder management, strategic planning, safety, change management, performance standards and staff motivation in complex environments.

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SA Water
Sa Water
I am a senior executive that loves to help businesses and people grow to realise their true potential. (General Manager, Contract Manager, Commercial Manager)
adelaide, south australia, australia
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Contract, Procurement And Performance Manager - P&T Alliance

Current

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Dec 2023 - Present

Senior Procurement Manager, Group Supply Chain

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

  • Procurement lead for the $200M+ NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) social housing maintenance re-tender.
  • Led a number of procurement initiatives to both save money and mitigate contractual risk across the national Defence Base Services (DBS) contract.
  • Managed key account activities to prepare major suppliers for the upcoming DBS re-tender.
Jan 2023 - Sep 2023

Contract Manager - Agfma

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

  • Headed up the delivery of critical services to all agencies within the AGFMA Education portfolio. This included full accountability for safety, financial and service delivery outcomes.
  • Developed and owned the change management process to transition a broad range of State Government Agencies into the new contract arrangements, whilst providing strategic asset management advice to ensure long term.
  • Developed and owned the change management process to transition a broad range of State Government Agencies into the new contract arrangements, whilst providing strategic asset management advice to ensure long term.
Sep 2021 - Jan 2023

Business Development Manager, Resources And Industrial Business Unit

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Business Development Manager in the Resources and Industrial Business Unit, growing our presence in the Australian Oil and Gas, Mining and Industrial sectors.

Jul 2020 - Sep 2021

Executive Manager, Resources And Industrial Business Unit

Adelaide, Australia

  • Led the business development activities to ensure the short- and long-term growth of the Fuel Services business.
  • Previously, operational lead delivering preventative/reactive maintenance and projects for the strategically critical Defence Fuel Installations (DFI’s) on 43 operating Defence facilities across Australia. Managed.
Nov 2015 - Jul 2020

General Manager, Operations And Maintenance Business Unit

Adelaide, Australia

  • Managed numerous operational teams across Australia to safely deliver maintenance and construction projects.
  • Built relationships with key clients to ensure the company met its growth targets in high value business sectors.
  • Coordinated a number of business development opportunities across the Operations and Maintenance business unit, across Rail, Roads, Oil and Gas, Industrials, Petrochemical and CSG industries.
  • Actively participated on the Transfield Services Executive… Show more
  • Actively participated on the Transfield Services Executive Leadership Team which was responsible for developing the corporate strategy and implementing change throughout the business. Show less
Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

Commercial Manager, Transport Infrastructure Business Unit

Adelaide, Australia

  • Optimised the commercial, estimating & project/contract audit functions across the Transport Infrastructure business in both Australia and New Zealand.
  • Provided strategic and day to day commercial advice; including financial leadership and evaluation of proposals and projects.
  • Developed and managed the governance and bid processes at both contract and business levels.
Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

National Manager, Industrial Services Business Unit

Adelaide, Australia

  • Spearheaded the development and growth of the Industrial Services Business Unit, which consisted of a portfolio of 6 diverse operational businesses, including electrical, communications and manufacturing disciplines.
  • Coached and mentored staff to maximise individual and team performance.
  • Demonstrated disciplined change management behaviour during major restructure.
  • Implemented plans to reduce costs, maximise revenue, increase profit, improve quality and safety and increase… Show more
  • Implemented plans to reduce costs, maximise revenue, increase profit, improve quality and safety and increase client satisfaction. Show less
Nov 2010 - Mar 2013

Commercial / Contract Manager Rail Business Unit

Adelaide, Australia

  • Overall commercial management of the $150M+ per annum national rail business.
  • Accountable for meeting monthly and annual turnover and profit targets across the business.
  • Managed multiple businesses, including the responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of the 350 strong workforce.
  • Maintenance of good commercial governance and processes across the business
  • Maximised contractual performance through the management and reporting of KPI’s.
  • Monitored client… Show more
Jul 2008 - Oct 2010

Commercial Manager

Adelaide, Australia

  • Commercially responsible for a number of existing projects.
  • Established, communicated and implemented commercial strategies to effectively manage risk.
  • Developed appropriate governance processes.
  • Provided timely legal support and advice to the business (variations to terms and conditions, claims, dispute resolution, etc)
  • Managed all contractual issues which arose.As a member of the Business Management Team I also provided a leadership and mentoring role within the… Show more
  • Managed all contractual issues which arose.As a member of the Business Management Team I also provided a leadership and mentoring role within the company. Show less
Dec 2004 - Jun 2008

Commercial Manager

Preston, United Kingdom

I was responsible for the entire commercial and contract activities in bidding for a substantial MoD outsourcing contract (circa £4billion, over 10 years). As an industry consortium was developing the solution, this involved managing a number of partner organisations, which involved the integration of the partners’ own requirements as well as those of the.

Jan 2003 - Nov 2004

Commercial Manager

Warrington, United Kingdom

I was responsible for the commercial and contract management of a number of projects from bid preparation and submission, to contract negotiation through to programme management. All aspects of the project were covered as well as owning the primary Customer relationship. Key activities included: Contract Management, Customer Negotiation, Subcontractor.

Mar 2000 - Dec 2002

Senior Commercial Officer

Warton, England

This was a key commercial role in the activity associated with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) procurement of military aircraft.Activities included: Bid preparation in line with company governance guidelines, Customer negotiations, Risk management, and Business management; including cash flow and profitability analysis.

Sep 1997 - Mar 2000
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Steve Protopapas education

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Studies With Combined Science

This was a joint faculty degree, designed to teach the fundamentals of the Energy; Resources, Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries from.

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Wilmington Grammar School For Boys
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Steve Protopapas works for SA Water.

What is Steve Protopapas's role at SA Water?

Steve Protopapas is listed as I am a senior executive that loves to help businesses and people grow to realise their true potential. (General Manager, Contract Manager, Commercial Manager) at SA Water.

Where is Steve Protopapas based?

Steve Protopapas is based in Greater Adelaide Area, Australia, Australia while working with SA Water.

What companies has Steve Protopapas worked for?

Steve Protopapas has worked for Sa Water, Ventia, Ventia Pty Ltd, Broadspectrum, and Transfield Services.

Who are Steve Protopapas's colleagues at SA Water?

Steve Protopapas's colleagues at SA Water include Nigel Kanisauskas, Robson Pedro, Vaibhav (Vee) K., Muhammad Rizwan, and Michelle Cotton.

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Steve Protopapas holds Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Studies With Combined Science from University Of The West Of England.

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