Description
Operations Director - £700- £900 Per Day - 6 months Contract -Central LondonThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations director to join a globally growing media company. You will be based inLondonon an initial 6 month contract. As the operation director you will be able detailed, analytical and extremely organised.
The Operations director will be a great communicator and be able to autonomously with out regular supervision. You will have a genuine interest in technology and be able to manage senior level stakeholders.
Purpose of the role:
- Accountable for improving operational performance and initiatives geared towards Operational Excellence
- Drive improved operational efficiency across the whole of the companies
- Implement new programmes of strategic change with the target of improving company profitability
- Lead the company's technology strategy and lead all aspects of the company's technology development
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems and processes designed to facilitate the growth objectives of the companies, including management of all internal platforms
- Accountability for the successful delivery of all technology and operations programmes such as SIEMENS TeamCenter; FloorPlanning; SalesForce and MIP Improvement
- Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external
- Establish key performance indicators for management of the operations of the companies
- Provide accurate financial information for the budgeting process
- Oversee risk management and business continuity management
- Working with the companies IT , ensure the on-going maintenance and updating of information systems including all business applications
- Review of all systems and identify new programmes as needs emerge
- Implement and lead a continuous quality improvement process focussing on systems/process improvement
IT Experience:
- Previously held role or responsibility for operations management; IT strategy; IT management; project or programme management
- Demonstrable project delivery experience
- PRINCE II qualified would be ideal
- Lean / Six Sigma preferable
- Strong operational experience, ideally has worked in a senior management role for 5+years
- Excellent people skills
- Flexible and able to multi-task; can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while also driving toward clarity and solutions, demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities
- Proven track record of achieving results
- Evidence of the ability to make consistently good decisions
- Ability to balance deliver of programmes against the realities of a budget
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Cloud computing
- Collaboration technologies
- Must be familiar with general computer use including Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint and outlook.
This ios an immediate requirement and interviews are being held next week. If you are interested please send your updated CV to Carla Reid at Real Staffing with a cover note stating why you think you are suited to the role.
To find out more about Real, please visit us on www.realstaffing.co.uk