Operations Implementations Manager
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Milton Keynes, East Midlands, West Midlands
Keywords: Operations, Implementations, Manager, Transformation, SAP, Manhattan Warehouse Management System
Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Operations Implementations Manager to join their nationwide based transformation team. This role sits at the heart of an exciting and complex transformation programme that spans almost the entire business, ensuring they have the most efficient processes, organisation, and systems in place for future growth and innovations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in changing the way they do business, providing customers with a new and enhanced platform. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference at the centre of health, improving lives everywhere.
* Key role in an exciting and complex transformation programme
* Opportunity to change the way the company does business
* Chance to make a difference at the centre of health
What you'll do:
As an Operations Implementations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day implementation of operational activities at site. You will be responsible for preparing for the implementation and cutover to new ways of working through the delivery and ongoing development of the Operations Readiness Playbook. Your role will involve close liaison with Site & Project teams to ensure delivery. You will also be accountable for delivering the Physical Site Preparation Workstream section of the Playbook.
- Manage day-to-day implementation of operational activities at site
- Prepare for implementation and cutover to new ways of working through delivery and ongoing development of Operations Readiness Playbook
- Liaise closely with Site & Project teams to ensure delivery
- Ensure delivery of Playbook activities to prepare site for implementation
- Work closely with various stakeholders to complete site readiness activities within time, quality and budget constraints
- Specific accountability for delivering Physical Site Preparation Workstream section of Playbook
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Operations Implementations Manager role should bring a wealth of operational experience, preferably with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role and 10 years overall. You should be an experienced team leader, comfortable with line management and working within a matrix environment. Your ability to lead and support others through operational change will be crucial, as well as your strong planning and delivery skills. A willingness to learn new ways of working is essential.
- Minimum 3 years operational leadership experience preferred, minimum 10 years ops experience overall
- Experienced team leader, used to line management and working within a matrix environment
- Experience in leading and supporting others through operational change; able to showcase personal resilience
- Strong planning and delivery experience
- Experience liaising with multiple stakeholders to achieve a common goal
- Willingness to learn new ways of working essential
What sets this company apart:
This company offers an inclusive work environment where every person is essential. They are committed to creating healthier futures, making it not just a workplace but a place where you can truly make a difference. Their benefits package is generous, including car allowance, private medical cover, employee assistance programme, and access to discounts in various retailers. They also offer smart or hybrid working, allowing you to balance your time between home and office.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
