Virgin

Head of Operational Excellence

Virgin

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Origin:  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £110,000 - £130,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Spark

About the role

  • Co-lead the target operating model project and oversee strategic improvement projects
  • Act as internal consultant for the target operating model, leading workstreams and stakeholder planning
  • Shape and sharpen strategies to strengthen the operating model and deliver value
  • Define and measure performance with meaningful KPIs to drive progress
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and clear communications
  • Lead and inspire a team of continuous improvement leads to deliver results
  • Build trusted relationships with leaders and influence strategic decisions
  • Partner across Virgin to deliver strategic, lasting operational improvements
  • Create simple frameworks and processes to improve ways of working
  • Facilitate workshops to align stakeholders and co-create practical solutions
  • Use insight, analysis and feedback to identify opportunities and recommend improvements
  • Support leaders by sharing best practice and building continuous improvement capability

Requirements

  • Demonstrated background in an operations function or fintech, start-up or consulting environment
  • Significant experience optimising processes and steering improvement programmes
  • Mastery of methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma
  • Strong partnership and stakeholder management skills
  • Communication skills that inspire action
  • Experience managing high-performing teams
  • Comprehensive training in strategy, process excellence, project management, management, and change management
  • Business Process Modelling certifications an advantage
  • Certified professional coach credentials (advantageous)