Location: Europe (Remote with European Travel)
Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract (Permanent Opportunity Thereafter)
Our client is a leading global Energy organisation undergoing significant growth across its European operations. As the business continues to scale, they are seeking an experienced Program Manager & Operations Partner to work closely with senior leadership, driving strategic programmes, operational excellence and business execution across multiple international teams.
This is a highly visible role that combines programme management, business operations and strategic partnership. Working directly with executive stakeholders, you will help translate strategy into execution, improve operational effectiveness and ensure key business priorities are successfully delivered.
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, bringing structure, commercial awareness and exceptional stakeholder management to a broad portfolio of strategic initiatives.
Partner with senior leadership to drive strategic priorities and ensure successful execution of key business initiatives.
Lead complex cross-functional programmes from planning through delivery, ensuring milestones, risks and dependencies are effectively managed.
Establish programme governance, reporting frameworks and operational rhythms to improve organisational effectiveness.
Develop executive-level reporting, dashboards and presentations that support informed decision making.
Drive operational planning, business reviews and performance management across multiple workstreams.
Identify opportunities to improve business processes, simplify operations and increase organisational efficiency.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across product, engineering, commercial and operational functions.
Manage programme risks, issues and dependencies while proactively identifying mitigation strategies.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple countries and organisational levels.
Support strategic planning, resource prioritisation and organisational change initiatives.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing operational insight and programme leadership across a rapidly evolving business environment.
Proven experience delivering complex programmes within technology, digital or transformation environments.
Strong background in programme management, business operations, chief of staff, strategy execution or operational excellence roles.
Experience working directly with senior executives and leadership teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into practical recommendations.
Experience establishing governance frameworks, reporting mechanisms and programme controls.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence at all organisational levels.
Comfortable working in highly ambiguous, fast-moving environments where priorities evolve quickly.
Experience within Renewable Energy organisations or high-growth international businesses.
Exposure to product development, engineering or technical programme environments.
Experience supporting executive leadership teams across multiple countries.
Knowledge of operational planning, business performance management and organisational transformation.
Fluency in English is essential. An additional European language, particularly French or German, would be advantageous.
Exceptional programme and operational leadership skills.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Commercially aware with strong business acumen.
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
Strong influencing and relationship-building capability.
Intellectually curious with the ability to quickly understand new business domains.
Proactive, resilient and delivery-focused.
Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Able to simplify complexity and drive measurable business outcomes.
Initial 6-month contract with strong potential to transition into a permanent role.
Fully remote position based anywhere in Europe.
Opportunity to work directly with senior executive leadership within a globally recognised technology organisation.
High-profile role influencing strategic decision making and business operations across multiple international markets.
Exposure to complex transformation programmes with significant autonomy and responsibility.
Regular collaboration with international teams through occasional European travel.
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