Operations Manager
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Shropshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Management & Operations
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SKILLS
Operations Management
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Staff Utilisation
Data Analysis
SAP BTP
Enterprise Technology Platforms
FULL DESCRIPTION
Operations Manager
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading people, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring effective utilisation of staff across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Consulting Ltd. This role plays a critical part in driving operational excellence, scalability, and performance across the business. The position is a key leadership role with a defined future progression to Operations Director, contributing to strategic planning and long-term organisational growth.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
- Flexible Working Arrangements (remote/hybrid)
- Innovative Environment
- Growth Opportunities
- Collaborative Culture
- Impact
- Professional Development
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Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, develop, and motivate teams across multiple projects and functions from delivery to support.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.
- Act as a trusted leader and escalation point for operational and people-related matters.
Project Oversight & Delivery
- Provide oversight of project portfolios to ensure delivery against scope, time, quality, and budget.
- Work closely with project managers, consultants, and stakeholders to remove delivery obstacles.
- Ensure consistency in project governance, reporting, and operational standards.
- Monitor risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
Resource & Staff Utilisation
- Own and manage staff utilisation planning to maximise productivity and profitability.
- Balance demand, capacity, and skills across current and future projects.
- Use data and insights to forecast resource needs and support business growth.
Operational & Strategic Management
- Translate business strategy into operational plans and execution.
- Continuously improve operational processes, systems, and controls.
- Support senior leadership with operational reporting, insights, and recommendations.
- Contribute to long-term planning in preparation for progression to Operations Director.
Technology, Data & Systems
- Demonstrate strong understanding of data-driven decision-making.
- Leverage operational data, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor performance.
- Work effectively with enterprise technology platforms, including our proprietary software (Maextro on premise and Maextro cloud), SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
- External and internal collaboration with functional & technical teams to optimise the use of systems, tools, and automation.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in an operations management or senior delivery role with an SAP background.
- Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience overseeing multiple projects and cross-functional teams.
- Experience overseeing support for existing customers.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and optimise staff utilisation.
- Solid understanding of data, reporting tools, and operational metrics.
- Working knowledge of enterprise technology environments.
- Experience with or strong understanding of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
Desirable
- Background in consulting or professional services environments.
- Experience contributing to or leading operational strategy.
- Familiarity with SAP ecosystems, data platforms, or digital transformation initiatives.
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