Group Leader - Australia

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Group Leader

Full Time - Australia or APAC based

IMPORTANT: This position will proceed only if the pending acquisition successfully closes.

Opportunity Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is ready to take the next step into a Group Leader role. We are looking for someone who is energized by coaching business leaders, strengthening performance and operating discipline, and helping businesses grow and succeed within Volaris. If you are a practical, commercially minded leader who wants to broaden your impact across a portfolio of businesses, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will immediately begin integrating a newly acquired, Australia-based business into Volaris. This initial assignment is expected to be a significant focus during the first approximately 12 months of employment.

Following the initial integration period, the Group Leader will continue supporting the acquired business and other businesses within the JEV Portfolio. This is a consultative portfolio leadership role. The Group Leader enables, coaches, and challenges business leaders while preserving their accountability for running their businesses.

The role requires significant travel and may require the successful candidate to spend extended periods in of time in Australia during critical stages of the integration. Candidates may be based in Australia or APAC, provided they can meet the travel, time zone, and on-the-ground requirements of the role.

Initial Priority: Australia Integration

Following acquisition close, the Group Leader will lead and coordinate the integration of the acquired business into Volaris. Initial priorities will include:

• Develop and execute an integration plan aligned with Volaris’ operating culture, financial disciplines, talent practices, and strategic objectives.

• Coach and support the acquired leadership team on Volaris’ culture, business language, financial processes, HR practices, operating reviews, and performance expectations.

• Establish clear integration milestones, accountabilities, timelines, and progress measures.

• Partner with the Portfolio Manager, Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and other functional partners to coordinate integration activity and remove barriers.

• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, people, customer, and cultural risks.

• Build trust with local leaders and employees while supporting the thoughtful and practical adoption of Volaris practices.

• Provide concise progress updates, escalate material risks, and recommend decisions or corrective actions.

Ongoing Group Leader Responsibilities

As the integration matures, the Group Leader will continue to support the business leaders in the portfolio. Ongoing responsibilities will include:

• Partner with business leaders to strengthen performance, strategic planning, and execution.

• Coach leaders on financial management, talent, organizational effectiveness, and Volaris operating disciplines.

• Challenge and support business leaders while preserving their accountability for operating their businesses.

• Act as a trusted advisor on business priorities, leadership decisions, risks, and opportunities.

• Facilitate portfolio-level learning, collaboration, and sharing of effective practices.

• Support future acquisitions, integrations, and other portfolio priorities as required.

• Provide the Portfolio Manager with clear insight into business performance, leadership needs, risks, and opportunities.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience, including experience working with, coaching, or advising leaders of large, complex businesses. Direct business leadership experience is a strong asset.

• Experience leading integrations, transformations, or major cross-functional business initiatives.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including demonstrated experience with P&L performance, forecasting, operating metrics, and business planning.

• Demonstrated experience influencing and coaching senior leaders without relying solely on formal authority.

• Project and change leadership experience, with the ability to translate broad objectives into clear actions, owners, timelines, and follow-through.

• Ability to build credibility quickly, work across cultures and time zones, and navigate ambiguity with sound judgment.

• Ability to identify risks early, escalate appropriately, and bring forward practical solutions.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and/or live in Australia during critical phases of the integration.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A practical and credible leader who can balance pace, discipline, and respect for each business’ context.

• A strong coach and advisor who can challenge business leaders constructively and strengthen their decision-making.

• A commercially minded problem solver who can connect people, performance, customer, financial, and operational considerations.

• A leader who is motivated by enabling business leaders rather than directly operating their businesses.

• A leader who is comfortable making a significant commitment to Australia during the initial integration period.

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