Operations Manager

Thales Group

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; performance-related bonus incl...
Hybrid (3-4 days per week on site)
Senior operations management experience
Defence or manufacturing environment background
Capex investment and stock performance management
Thales Group is seeking an Operations Manager for their Glasgow office, requiring extensive experience in operations leadership within a complex defense, engineering, or manufacturing environment. The role involves driving operational excellence, managing significant budgets, and influencing senior stakeholders while offering a hybrid work model with numerous benefits

Job Summary

  • This pivotal role offers significant visibility and accountability across multiple complex programmes and sites within a global technology leader.
  • The successful candidate will provide senior ownership of operations delivery while leading site-level improvement initiatives in Glasgow.
  • A competitive benefits package includes a performance-related bonus, half-day Fridays, private healthcare, and generous annual leave options.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Thales Group is seeking an Operations Manager for their Glasgow office, requiring extensive experience in operations leadership within a complex defense, engineering, or manufacturing environment. The role involves driving operational excellence, managing significant budgets, and influencing senior stakeholders while offering a hybrid work model with numerous benefits.

Salary

Competitive salary; Performance-related bonus included; Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior operations management experience
  • Defence or manufacturing environment background
  • Capex investment and stock performance management
  • Complex stakeholder management skills
  • Security Clearance (SC) eligibility

Nice-to-have

  • Experience driving strategic operational change
  • Mentoring and influencing team best practices
  • Autonomous leadership style
  • Proven track record of measurable results

Key Requirements

  • Extensive senior operations management experience
  • Background in defence, engineering, or manufacturing
  • Ability to achieve Security Clearance (SC)
  • Minimum 3-5 years UK residence for clearance

Work Rights

Must be eligible for SC Clearance (typically 5 years UK residence)

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