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Mission Operations Manager - UK

LondonFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Design and scale operational systems for mission execution, translating strategy into reality across demonstrations, deliveries, and customer onboarding.

Role type

Senior operations manager (business development)

Builds

Scalable workflows, operating models, playbooks, and metrics systems for the Mission organization

Domain

Defense technology / Government acquisition

Required skills

Operational judgment, systems mindset, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, strategic translation, risk management, stakeholder influence

Preferred skills

Defense industry experience, government acquisition process knowledge

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Slack, Jira, Salesforce, Asana, Confluence, Foundry

Responsibilities

Design scalable workflows for demonstrations and deliveries; Define metrics and maintain dashboards for operational performance; Embed with cross-functional teams to align execution; Identify bottlenecks and remove friction; Establish operating rhythms and decision-making processes; Anticipate risks and surface dependencies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC