Head of Business Transformation and Operational Excellence

Manpower; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Business Transformation & Operational Excellence in Oxford. This senior leadership role focuses on driving digital transformation and operational excellence, overseeing major change programs while aligning commercial commitments with operational delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong transformation leadership skills in complex environments along with expertise in MRO/ERP systems. Competitive salary and extensive benefits including private medical and bonus opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Bonus opportunities

Share plans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech purchase scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Proven transformation leadership experience in complex environments.
• Experience delivering operational change at shop-floor level.
• Strong technical architecture and system-integration expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead business transformation strategy and execution.
• Align commercial commitments with operational delivery.
• Own cost baselines and performance dashboards.

Skills

Transformation leadership in complex environments

Operational change delivery

Technical architecture expertise

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of MRO/ERP systems

SQL/PLSQL and data-modelling

Tools

Envision

Google Cloud

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Job description

Overview

Head of Business Transformation & Operational Excellence

Oxford | Permanent

A senior leadership role driving digital transformation, operational excellence, and commercial/operational alignment across a complex aviation/engineering environment. You'll lead major change programmes, modernise systems and processes, and embed a culture of continuous improvement to deliver industry-leading performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business transformation strategy and execution
• Align commercial commitments with operational delivery
• Own cost baselines and performance dashboards
• Oversee digital systems, data architecture, and "single source of truth" reporting
• Drive process optimisation and continuous improvement
• Lead governance of transformation programmes and report to senior leadership
• Manage and mentor BI and application development teams

Essential Skills

• Proven transformation leadership in complex environments
• Experience delivering operational change at shop-floor level (production or MRO)
• Strong technical architecture and system-integration expertise
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication
• Expert knowledge of Envision or similar MRO/ERP systems
• Strong SQL/PLSQL and data-modelling skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of airworthiness and aviation maintenance operations
• Experience with Google Cloud or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Requirements

• DBS and eligibility for SC clearance
• Must meet Export Compliance Regulations
• Legal right to work in the UK

Benefits

Competitive salary + private medical, pension scheme, bonus opportunities, share plans, cycle-to-work, tech purchase schemes, healthcare cash plan, travel insurance, and more.

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