1,023 Vp Of Operations jobs in the United Kingdom

The Vice President of Operations will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day operations and driving efficiency across the organisation. Reporting to the CEO, this role will lead process improvement initiatives, streamline cross‑functional operations, and ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Working closely with functional leads, the VP of Operations will oversee implementation of new systems and technology, monitor financial and operational performance, and support key business decisions. The role will provide leadership across Operations, Project Management, and Digital and Data functions, managing external partners as needed, and will play a central role in delivering the company’s lead therapeutic program.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for the lead candidate and broader pipeline, translating corporate goals into clear operational plans across clinical, manufacturing, and commercial functions
• Work with the SLT and department heads to design and implement operational processes, internal systems, reporting frameworks, and policies that align with company objectives
• Optimise use of talent, technology, and infrastructure to support company growth and ensure scalability through successive funding rounds
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, eliminate inefficiencies, and manage operational and quality risks through innovation and tight budget control
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including GMP, GCP, data integrity, and health and safety standards
• Monitor operational performance metrics to track progress and ensure targets are met efficiently
• Drive best practice adoption and process standardisation across the organisation
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline the path from development to market
• Champion long-term initiatives that build operational resilience and excellence

Financial Management

• Partner with the CFO and finance team to ensure operational plans are aligned with financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure partnerships are cost-effective, strategically aligned, and deliver value
• Manage resource planning and allocation to support efficient execution against strategic goals

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, develop, and support operational teams to meet both day-to-day objectives and long-term priorities
• Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in line with core company values

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field (MBA or PhD preferred).
• Ability to drive performance in line with strategy, strong leadership and engagement skills, cultural fluency, vision, expertise in continuous improvement, knowledge of process transformation, and risk management
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, particularly in cell therapy with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate complex business environments and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience in cell therapy is highly desirable.
• Experience working with boards and committees is highly desirable.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated independence, problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, resourcefulness and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing across all levels of the organization and externally.

The Vice President of Operations will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day operations and driving efficiency across the organisation. Reporting to the CEO, this role will lead process improvement initiatives, streamline cross‑functional operations, and ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Working closely with functional leads, the VP of Operations will oversee implementation of new systems and technology, monitor financial and operational performance, and support key business decisions. The role will provide leadership across Operations, Project Management, and Digital and Data functions, managing external partners as needed, and will play a central role in delivering the company’s lead therapeutic program.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for the lead candidate and broader pipeline, translating corporate goals into clear operational plans across clinical, manufacturing, and commercial functions
• Work with the SLT and department heads to design and implement operational processes, internal systems, reporting frameworks, and policies that align with company objectives
• Optimise use of talent, technology, and infrastructure to support company growth and ensure scalability through successive funding rounds
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, eliminate inefficiencies, and manage operational and quality risks through innovation and tight budget control
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including GMP, GCP, data integrity, and health and safety standards
• Monitor operational performance metrics to track progress and ensure targets are met efficiently
• Drive best practice adoption and process standardisation across the organisation
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline the path from development to market
• Champion long-term initiatives that build operational resilience and excellence

Financial Management

• Partner with the CFO and finance team to ensure operational plans are aligned with financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure partnerships are cost-effective, strategically aligned, and deliver value
• Manage resource planning and allocation to support efficient execution against strategic goals

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, develop, and support operational teams to meet both day-to-day objectives and long-term priorities
• Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in line with core company values

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field (MBA or PhD preferred).
• Ability to drive performance in line with strategy, strong leadership and engagement skills, cultural fluency, vision, expertise in continuous improvement, knowledge of process transformation, and risk management
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, particularly in cell therapy with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate complex business environments and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience in cell therapy is highly desirable.
• Experience working with boards and committees is highly desirable.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated independence, problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, resourcefulness and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing across all levels of the organization and externally.

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is a leading global provider of mission critical software and services, and one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies. IRIS provides software solutions and services for finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organisations, and accountancy firms that improves efficiency and productivity, taking the pain out of processes and letting professionals focus on the work they love.

Our operational software is the invisible, but essential, beating heart of our customers’ businesses, supporting them in a range of objectives, from maintaining legislative compliance, to boosting engagement with stakeholders, to enhancing productivity. It’s vital these mission critical functions work first time, every time.

The Role & Purpose

We are seeking an exceptional VP, Product Operations to serve as the operational excellence leader for product managers across IRIS's strategic product portfolio. This role focuses on optimizing how product teams execute strategy through scalable frameworks, processes, and AI-enhanced operational solutions. You will build and lead a high-performing enablement organization that maximizes the effectiveness of product teams in delivering on strategic objectives set by product leadership.

The Role in Detail :

Operational Leadership

• Optimize product management execution by implementing industry best practices, operational frameworks, and team effectiveness solutions
• Drive operational efficiency through AI-enhanced workflows for market research, feedback analysis, performance measurement, and decision support
• Establish operational standards and methodologies that enable consistent product management excellence across regions and teams
• Build measurement systems to track and improve product team productivity, velocity, and operational effectiveness
• Lead tool evaluation and implementation focused on enabling faster, more informed product decision-making

Two-in-a-Box Partnership with Engineering Operations

• Partner with Engineering Operations leadership to create seamless product development execution through shared operational accountability
• Collaborate on tooling and infrastructure that impacts product team productivity and cross-functional workflow efficiency
• Co-execute quarterly planning processes ensuring operational readiness and cross-functional coordination
• Drive joint operational problem-solving on process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and execution challenges
• Present integrated operational metrics on product/engineering team effectiveness and productivity improvements

Process & System Optimization

• Design and maintain product management processes including planning, prioritization, discovery, and delivery workflows
• Implement governance frameworks that ensure compliance, quality, and operational consistency
• Optimize cross-functional collaboration through improved handoffs, communication protocols, and shared tooling
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on team feedback, performance data, and operational metrics
• Manage vendor relationships for product management tools, platforms, and operational systems

Requirements :

• 10+ years of product management or operations experience with at least 5 years leading operational excellence initiatives across product organizations
• Proven track record in process optimization and operational transformation within B2B SaaS environments
• Deep expertise in product management frameworks including agile methodologies, discovery processes, and delivery optimization
• Experience managing operational initiatives affecting 50+ people across multiple teams and geographic regions
• Organizational design experience including team structure optimization, role definition, and capability assessment across scaling product organizations
• Strong technical acumen for evaluating and implementing product management tools, platforms, and AI-enabled solutions
• Data-driven approach with experience building operational metrics, dashboards, and performance measurement systems
• Process design expertise with ability to translate operational challenges into scalable, repeatable solutions
• Experience with cross-functional operations particularly product-engineering collaboration and workflow optimization

A global credit investment manager is currently hiring for a VP level candidate to join the CLO Operations London-based team. The role working as part a small team would assume a leadership role and for the right candidate has scope to progress into a formal management or Head Of seat.

As a business they have experienced significant growth in headcount and AUM over the past five years. They operate within various markets across global locations and if successful responsibilities will include:

• Managing full life-cycle CLO vehicles including pricing, closing, resets, and redemption's.
• Providing Leadership for the London Operations teams and offshore consulting teams.
• Overseeing monthly and quarterly investor reporting across multiple CLO's.
• Conducting hypothetical trades to ensure compliance with CLO documentation.
• Performing daily compliance reporting and data reconciliations.
• Overseeing liquidity management including cash flow, settlements, and originator vehicle needs.
• Acting as the main point of contact for internal/external audits and regulatory reporting.

To be considered for the role, candidates must have at least 5+ in CLO operations with a minimum of 2 years in buy side, with a strong understanding of Fixed Income instruments specifically loans and bonds. The role is offering a total comp package in the region of £150-200k.

The Vice President of Operations will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day operations and driving efficiency across the organisation. Reporting to the CEO, this role will lead process improvement initiatives, streamline cross‑functional operations, and ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Working closely with functional leads, the VP of Operations will oversee implementation of new systems and technology, monitor financial and operational performance, and support key business decisions. The role will provide leadership across Operations, Project Management, and Digital and Data functions, managing external partners as needed, and will play a central role in delivering the company’s lead therapeutic program.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for the lead candidate and broader pipeline, translating corporate goals into clear operational plans across clinical, manufacturing, and commercial functions
• Work with the SLT and department heads to design and implement operational processes, internal systems, reporting frameworks, and policies that align with company objectives
• Optimise use of talent, technology, and infrastructure to support company growth and ensure scalability through successive funding rounds
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, eliminate inefficiencies, and manage operational and quality risks through innovation and tight budget control
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including GMP, GCP, data integrity, and health and safety standards
• Monitor operational performance metrics to track progress and ensure targets are met efficiently
• Drive best practice adoption and process standardisation across the organisation
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline the path from development to market
• Champion long-term initiatives that build operational resilience and excellence

Financial Management

• Partner with the CFO and finance team to ensure operational plans are aligned with financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure partnerships are cost-effective, strategically aligned, and deliver value
• Manage resource planning and allocation to support efficient execution against strategic goals

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, develop, and support operational teams to meet both day-to-day objectives and long-term priorities
• Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in line with core company values

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field (MBA or PhD preferred).
• Ability to drive performance in line with strategy, strong leadership and engagement skills, cultural fluency, vision, expertise in continuous improvement, knowledge of process transformation, and risk management
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, particularly in cell therapy with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate complex business environments and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience in cell therapy is highly desirable.
• Experience working with boards and committees is highly desirable.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated independence, problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, resourcefulness and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing across all levels of the organization and externally.

The Vice President of Operations will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day operations and driving efficiency across the organisation. Reporting to the CEO, this role will lead process improvement initiatives, streamline cross‑functional operations, and ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Working closely with functional leads, the VP of Operations will oversee implementation of new systems and technology, monitor financial and operational performance, and support key business decisions. The role will provide leadership across Operations, Project Management, and Digital and Data functions, managing external partners as needed, and will play a central role in delivering the company’s lead therapeutic program.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for the lead candidate and broader pipeline, translating corporate goals into clear operational plans across clinical, manufacturing, and commercial functions
• Work with the SLT and department heads to design and implement operational processes, internal systems, reporting frameworks, and policies that align with company objectives
• Optimise use of talent, technology, and infrastructure to support company growth and ensure scalability through successive funding rounds
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, eliminate inefficiencies, and manage operational and quality risks through innovation and tight budget control
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including GMP, GCP, data integrity, and health and safety standards
• Monitor operational performance metrics to track progress and ensure targets are met efficiently
• Drive best practice adoption and process standardisation across the organisation
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline the path from development to market
• Champion long-term initiatives that build operational resilience and excellence

Financial Management

• Partner with the CFO and finance team to ensure operational plans are aligned with financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure partnerships are cost-effective, strategically aligned, and deliver value
• Manage resource planning and allocation to support efficient execution against strategic goals

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, develop, and support operational teams to meet both day-to-day objectives and long-term priorities
• Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in line with core company values

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field (MBA or PhD preferred).
• Ability to drive performance in line with strategy, strong leadership and engagement skills, cultural fluency, vision, expertise in continuous improvement, knowledge of process transformation, and risk management
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, particularly in cell therapy with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate complex business environments and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience in cell therapy is highly desirable.
• Experience working with boards and committees is highly desirable.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated independence, problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, resourcefulness and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing across all levels of the organization and externally.

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is a leading global provider of mission critical software and services, and one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies. IRIS provides software solutions and services for finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organisations, and accountancy firms that improves efficiency and productivity, taking the pain out of processes and letting professionals focus on the work they love.

Our operational software is the invisible, but essential, beating heart of our customers’ businesses, supporting them in a range of objectives, from maintaining legislative compliance, to boosting engagement with stakeholders, to enhancing productivity. It’s vital these mission critical functions work first time, every time.

The Role & Purpose

We are seeking an exceptional VP, Product Operations to serve as the operational excellence leader for product managers across IRIS's strategic product portfolio. This role focuses on optimizing how product teams execute strategy through scalable frameworks, processes, and AI-enhanced operational solutions. You will build and lead a high-performing enablement organization that maximizes the effectiveness of product teams in delivering on strategic objectives set by product leadership.

The Role in Detail :

Operational Leadership

• Optimize product management execution by implementing industry best practices, operational frameworks, and team effectiveness solutions
• Drive operational efficiency through AI-enhanced workflows for market research, feedback analysis, performance measurement, and decision support
• Establish operational standards and methodologies that enable consistent product management excellence across regions and teams
• Build measurement systems to track and improve product team productivity, velocity, and operational effectiveness
• Lead tool evaluation and implementation focused on enabling faster, more informed product decision-making

Two-in-a-Box Partnership with Engineering Operations

• Partner with Engineering Operations leadership to create seamless product development execution through shared operational accountability
• Collaborate on tooling and infrastructure that impacts product team productivity and cross-functional workflow efficiency
• Co-execute quarterly planning processes ensuring operational readiness and cross-functional coordination
• Drive joint operational problem-solving on process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and execution challenges
• Present integrated operational metrics on product/engineering team effectiveness and productivity improvements

Process & System Optimization

• Design and maintain product management processes including planning, prioritization, discovery, and delivery workflows
• Implement governance frameworks that ensure compliance, quality, and operational consistency
• Optimize cross-functional collaboration through improved handoffs, communication protocols, and shared tooling
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on team feedback, performance data, and operational metrics
• Manage vendor relationships for product management tools, platforms, and operational systems

Requirements :

• 10+ years of product management or operations experience with at least 5 years leading operational excellence initiatives across product organizations
• Proven track record in process optimization and operational transformation within B2B SaaS environments
• Deep expertise in product management frameworks including agile methodologies, discovery processes, and delivery optimization
• Experience managing operational initiatives affecting 50+ people across multiple teams and geographic regions
• Organizational design experience including team structure optimization, role definition, and capability assessment across scaling product organizations
• Strong technical acumen for evaluating and implementing product management tools, platforms, and AI-enabled solutions
• Data-driven approach with experience building operational metrics, dashboards, and performance measurement systems
• Process design expertise with ability to translate operational challenges into scalable, repeatable solutions
• Experience with cross-functional operations particularly product-engineering collaboration and workflow optimization