Mission Operations Manager - UK
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