Director of Operations
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NextStep is a digital AI-first career platform dedicated to helping top-performing consultants navigate career transitions. By leveraging a data-driven approach NextStep matches professionals with high-fit opportunities while enabling companies to connect with exceptional talent. The platform is developed in collaboration with Consulting Comedy the largest consulting-focused community globally boasting 1M subscribers.
On behalf of our partner network were recruiting a Director of Operations in London.
Director of Operations - London
What youll be responsible for:
The selected candidate for the Director of Operations role will lead operational excellence across the organisation drive strategic initiatives and build scalable systems that enable growth. You will:
- Set operational strategy and translate it into executable plans that align with business objectives
- Own critical business operations spanning process optimisation resource allocation performance management and cross-functional coordination
- Lead operational planning cycles budgeting forecasting capacity planning and strategic roadmapping
- Build and refine operating models governance structures and workflows that scale with the business
- Partner directly with executive leadership and functional heads to drive high-impact initiatives and remove blockers
- Establish metrics dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide visibility into operational health and business performance
- Lead develop and scale operations teams building capability and fostering a culture of execution excellence
Youll be a strong match if you have:
- 7-10 years of experience in consulting (MBB Big 4 or boutique firms) or senior operations roles in fast-growing organisations
- A proven track record of leading operations at scale whether building new functions optimising existing ones or driving transformation
- Strategic thinking combined with operational rigor
- Strong analytical and financial acumen (i.e. you build business cases manage P&Ls and use data to drive decisions)
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams (i.e. you know how to hire coach and scale operational talent)
- Executive presence and influence meaning you can partner effectively with C-suite leaders and drive alignment across the organisation
- Comfort operating in dynamic high-growth environments where priorities shift and you need to build infrastructure in real time
If youve built your career in consulting and are ready to lead digital transformation initiatives in industry multiple companies in our network are likely looking for you.
How to apply:
- Step 1: Submit your application.
- Step 2: Youll receive an invite to join the NextStep platform.
- Step 3: Complete your profile and get matched with the best-fit companies and opportunities in our partner network.
Please note: By joining NextStep well match you with companies actively hiring for Director of Operations and similar roles that align with your expertise industry preferences and career goals.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
