Senior Operations Manager - Asset Lifecycle Optimisation

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Operations Manager to l ead our Asset Lifecycle Optimisation (ALO) business unit across the E urope Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

ALO is part of our Consulting division under Digital consulting. The Senior Manager will drive the business forward and be part of the leadership team responsible for growing our service offerings , supporting clients across the Energy Security and Energy Transition end markets.

This role can be based in any of our UK offices on a h ybrid basis with the expectation of regular travel across the region.

Join a culture of innovation , pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

The Role

The Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for a team of 220 with 4 direct senior reports across the EMEA region made up of a variety of specialist engineers, consultants and support functions. They provide integrity management and specialist services to our clients .

As the Senior Manager you will have full P&L responsibility and direct the growth and vision of A LO across the region. Demonstrating core leadership values, you wil l guide and drive the team forward and deliver against the agreed strategy and business plan.

You will be the external face of A LO for EMEA , nurtur ing and develop ing new and existing relationships with clients. Being a visible role model both internally and externally.

This is an ideal opportunity for an inspiring Leader who has proven experience in delivering against a growth strategy, excellent commercial and financial acumen and ability to cultivate lasting relationships with all stakeholders.

Key Objectives

• Direct and guide the growth, development and delivery performance across the EMEA region for Asset Lifecycle Optimisation business unit , supporting the development of strategy and delivering related business plans.
• Accountable for safety, technical and financial performance across EMEA , assuming budgetary and P&L responsibility and demonstrating clear safety leadership achieving monthly and annual targets and embedding company values.
• Provide guidance and direction to management and support teams in the day to day management of delivery, ensuring appropriate controls and governance are in place and ensuring Wood is working to the highest possible standards of integrity, safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Produce solutions to complex strategic, contractual, technical, commercial, operational and personnel related challenges which impact on customer service and performance.
• Manages ongoing ALO business, responsible for budget setting and delivery, contracts, capacity , resource management, and capability management.
  

Our Clients and Projects

It's a future for all of us . We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.

Our Asset Lifecycle Optimisation business unit provides Integrity M anagement Services , Structural Integrity Engineering , Computational Analysis and Rotating and Reci procating Equipment C ontrol to our clients. We support our clients across conventional energy to ensure Energy Security and play a key role in decarbonising assets. We also work closely with client across the Energy Transition sector supporting projects across Hydrogen transportation and production, and Carbon Capture , Storage and Utilisation (CCUS ) .

Our team of dynamic, versatile individuals h av e a continuous focus on delivery and client satisfaction and take pride in being part of the solution to a Net Zero future.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Energy Security and Energy Transition sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and I nclusion we are a n organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive s alary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to c ontinued p rofessional d evelopment development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global c onnections join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
  

If all of this sounds good to you , review the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.

Skills / Qualifications

You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that's understandable . However, we'd still like to hear from you . At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there . We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences . So even if you feel you don't have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world's most critical challenges.do apply.

Expected:

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Scientific Discipline, or related technical field OR degree qualified in a commercial/business discipline with significant experience in a technical organisation
• Recognised and accredited management qualification - preferred but significant experience will be taken into consideration
• Extensive track record of successful operational and strategic delivery within service offering relatable to A sset Lifecycle Optimisation
• Broad and deep understanding of the Energy industry and strong networking and relationship building capability
• Knowledge of current HSSEA and other legislation as applicable in the industry
• Proven leadership skills - ability to motivat e people, proactively enabling cross functional best practice
• Ability to lead change programmes
• The ability to influence and challenge others to behave in ways consistent with the interest of the organisation
• Strong Business awareness and commercial acumen to contribute to the competitive advantage of the business
• Decisive, with ability to make decisions and follow through, ensuring learnings are captured
• Pragmatic in approach with a strong commercial bias and ability to balance commerciality with operational excellence
• Safety focused with an uncompromising approach to risk management. Places the welfare of both internal and customer employees at the top of the agenda.
• Customer focused - develops sincere and open relationships with customers, current and potential listens to customer needs and constantly striving to exceed expectations and add value Entrepreneurial approach - ability to identify opportunities
  

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.