Operations Manager
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Description
For one of our clients, we are looking for an experienced Operations Manager. As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing daily operational activities while overseeing project controls, planning, scheduling, cost management, and performance monitoring. You will work closely with project teams, finance, and senior management to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in line with quality and risk objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
- 7–10+ years of experience in operations management and/or project controls
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and standards
- Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
- Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with project performance monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of risk management and mitigation strategies
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in project management and scheduling software, such as Primavera or MS Project
- Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or a Project Controls Certification is an advantage
What will you be doing?
As an Operations Manager, you will oversee daily operations and ensure activities are aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. You will develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and performance reports while monitoring progress, costs, milestones, and overall project performance. You will lead planning sessions, coordinate resource planning with project managers, identify variances and potential budget overruns, and implement corrective and mitigation measures where required. You will also manage project risks, change control processes, and project governance requirements. In addition, you will monitor operational KPIs, identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction, and ensure effective communication between operations, project teams, finance, and senior management. You will lead and mentor operations and project control personnel while promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Pension insurance
- Vacation allowance
- Parental leave
- Bus transportation to and from the work location via a designated route, depending on the remoteness of the project