Head of Business Transformation & Operational Excellence
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1QZ |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH431425_1769026444 |
Summary
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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