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Xero

Operations Manager

Xero

Operations Manager leading Melio Customer Experience operations at Xero, which helps small businesses become more efficient. Scaling operating models, performance insights, and cross-functional improvements.

Posted 9/6/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic operational leadership with a focus on developing scalable operating models and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and leverage data insights to enhance customer experience and operational performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic Operational LeadershipCustomer Experience ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingChange ManagementB2B SaaS Experience

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Hard Skills
Operational Strategy DevelopmentProcess OptimizationPerformance ManagementMetrics ReportingContinuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceTeam BuildingScalable Operational ProcessesCross-Functional LeadershipCustomer Operations
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingStrong CommunicationCustomer-Focused MindsetLeadership Capability
Tools & Technologies
CX PlatformsZendeskTableauWorkforce Management ToolsQuality Assurance Practices
Industry Keywords
B2B FinTechFinancial ServicesPaymentsRegulatory ComplianceCustomer Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead operational strategy and execution across Customer Experience for Melio
  • Lead the Operations function supporting Melio Customer Experience teams
  • Develop and execute operational strategies, frameworks, and processes that enable CX teams to scale
  • Own operational performance management, metrics, reporting, and insights
  • Partner with CX Analytics to build dashboards and reporting
  • Lead Workforce Management, Quality Assurance, and CX Systems Operations
  • Improve productivity, efficiency, and customer experience through process optimisation, tooling improvements, and operational innovation
  • Lead strategic projects and change initiatives with cross-functional teams
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to improve products, processes, and customer experiences
  • Support operational planning, goal setting, prioritisation, resource planning, and investment decisions
  • Advise CX and business leaders using data, insights, and operational expertise
  • Build, coach, and develop a high-performing operations team
  • Manage role-related risks, compliance, and regulatory obligations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strategic operational leadership and ability to translate business priorities into scalable operating models
  • Strong business acumen
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Experience leading change, transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Strong communication skills
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
  • Proven experience leading Customer Experience, Customer Operations, or Customer Support functions in a complex, customer-focused environment
  • Demonstrated experience building and scaling high-performing teams within a B2B SaaS or technology environment
  • Proven experience leading through leaders and developing people leadership capability
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing scalable operational processes, frameworks, and ways of working
  • Proven experience driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and measurable business outcomes
  • Demonstrated experience using data, insights, and metrics to influence decision making and improve performance
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex change in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Experience working within financial services, payments, or other highly regulated industries is preferred
  • Experience with CX platforms such as Zendesk, analytics and reporting tools such as Tableau, Quality Assurance, and Workforce Management practices is preferred
  • B2B FinTech experience is preferred
  • Must have working rights for the country in which the role is based
  • Satisfactory completion of relevant background checks, which may include credit and criminal history checks

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working model
  • Flexible working model
  • Fair and supportive recruitment experience
  • Recruitment process accommodations/adjustments
  • Employment subject to satisfactory completion of relevant background checks