Senior Manager Operations and Allocations
Core
Own the financial backbone of a commercial markets accelerator, managing P&L, profitability, and resource allocation across multiple geographies and revenue streams.
Role type
Senior Manager, Operations and Allocations
Builds
A lean commercial accelerator unit with a break-even mandate
Domain
International development / Commercial markets / Consulting services
Required skills
P&L management, resource allocation, capacity planning, consultant network management, framework agreement negotiation, internal system design, data governance, budget forecasting, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
CRM tool proficiency, project management software, financial tracking systems, process improvement, operational tool selection
Technologies
CRM, project management tools, document management systems, time-tracking systems
Responsibilities
Own the Accelerator's P&L including monthly tracking of revenue, costs, and contribution margin; Maintain actuals vs forecast and flag variances; Manage invoicing and chase overdue receivables; Negotiate and manage consultant and sub-contractor contracts; Prepare quarterly financial reports for the steering committee; Own the budget reallocation process; Maintain a live allocation view of team capacity and engagements; Manage the transition of team members between engagements; Coordinate consultant sourcing for specialist inputs; Own the onboarding process for consultants and sub-contractors including vetting and compliance checks; Maintain a curated roster of preferred partners; Own the internal sub-contracting mechanism with other teams; Own the CRM ensuring pipeline data accuracy; Maintain operating systems including project management and reporting tools; Run the monthly internal review covering pipeline, allocation, and financials; Manage ongoing compliance requirements for procurement, finance, and HR.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC with strategic ownership