Head of Business Transformation & Operational Excellence

  • Manpower UK Ltd
  • Jan 21, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

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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