Job title: Operations Manager (Mid-Level)
Location: London - Hybrid
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000
Team: People
Closing date for applications: Monday 13th October 2025
This role is based in London and requires existing right to work in the UK/Australia.
At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We are committed to building a diverse, global team and our sponsorship policy is evaluated on a role-by-role basis. We encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site to stay informed about future opportunities where we are able to offer visa sponsorship.
Kaluza is the Energy Intelligence Platform, turning energy complexity into seamless coordination. We help energy companies overcome today's challenges while accelerating the shift to a clean, electrified future.
Our platform orchestrates millions of real-time decisions across homes, devices, markets and grids. By combining predictive algorithms with human-centred design, Kaluza makes clean energy dependable, affordable and adaptive to everyday life.
With teams across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, and a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation in Japan, we power leading companies including OVO, AGL and ENGIE, as well as innovators like Volvo and Volkswagen.
At Kaluza we embrace a flexible, hybrid work model that balances autonomy with the power of in-person connection. Many of our teams find value in coming together regularly to collaborate, strengthen relationships, and accelerate progress. We're focused on shaping thoughtful, team-driven approaches that support both business impact and individual well-being.
What will I be doing?
t Kaluza, we don't just manage operations; we pioneer scalable solutions that drive our mission forward. As a
Mid-Level Operations Manager
, you'll be a key member of our central Operations team, playing a crucial role in improving business-wide operational excellence and delivery. You will work across different functions to solve complex challenges, leading the charge on high-impact projects that enable our teams to deliver an unparalleled experience to our partners and customers.
In this high-impact role, you will:
* Contribute to AI & Automation Strategy: You'll be expected to actively identify and propose opportunities for hyper-automation and leveraging AI tools. You will work with leadership to help build the strategy for scalable efficiency across all business functions.
* Lead High-Impact Projects: You will own and oversee a portfolio of critical operational delivery projects from start to finish. This involves ensuring projects are aligned with broader business goals, managing timelines, and delivering measurable results.
* Cultivate a Culture of Excellence: You'll be a champion for continuous improvement, leading by example to set the standard for operational rigor, data-driven decision-making, and a customer-centric mindset across the business.
* Manage Key Relationships: You'll oversee and negotiate complex commercial relationships with key vendors and partners, ensuring optimal value and strategic alignment.
* Leverage Data for Impact: You'll utilize and interpret deep operational data to uncover prescriptive insights, forecast future needs, and drive strategic initiatives that have a measurable impact on the business.
About You
You're a proactive, analytical, and results-oriented Operations Manager with a proven track record of solving complex problems in fast-paced, high-growth environments. You possess a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, comfortable rolling up your sleeves to make a tangible impact.
Ideally, you'll have/be:
* Proven Operations Experience: Multiple years of experience in an operations role within a fast-paced technology or B2B SaaS environment, with a clear history of driving significant improvements.
* Exceptional Problem Solver: A natural ability to dissect complex operational challenges into manageable components and develop elegant, data-backed solutions.
* Expertise in Automation & AI: Proven experience actively contributing to the deployment of AI-powered tools, RPA, or custom automation technologies to achieve quantifiable operational efficiency.
* Project Leadership: A solid track record of owning and leading complex projects from inception to successful completion, demonstrating strong organizational and execution skills.
* Data-Driven Mindset: Proficient in leveraging data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, or R) to inform decisions, measure performance, and identify areas for optimization.
* Strategic & Proactive: Highly curious and entrepreneurial, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance processes, drive efficiency, and make a measurable impact on business outcomes.
* Relationship Builder: Skilled in managing critical vendor and stakeholder relationships, with strong negotiation and communication abilities.
What Will Set You Apart
* A Portfolio of Automation Successes: You have a demonstrated history of proposing, developing, and implementing AI or automation solutions that delivered clear and measurable business value.
* B2B SaaS experience: You've navigated the unique operational complexities of a rapidly scaling B2B software company.
* Experience with global operations: You understand the nuances of managing processes and relationships across diverse international markets.
* Track record of hyper-automation: You've actively implemented and leveraged intelligent automation tools to streamline workflows.
Kaluza Values
Here at Kaluza we have five core values that guide us as a business:
We're on a mission, We build together, We're inclusive, We get it done, We communicate with purpose.
Read more about our values over on our careers site.
From us you'll get
* Pension Scheme
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance + Virtual GP
* Life Assurance
* Access to Furthr - a Climate Action app
* Free Mortgage Advice and Eye Tests
* Perks at Work - access to thousands of retail discounts
* 5% Flex Fund to spend on the benefits you want most
* 26 days holiday
* Flexible bank holidays, giving you an additional 8 days which you can choose to take whenever you like
* Progressive leave policies with no qualifying service periods, including 26 weeks full pay if you have a new addition to your family
* Dedicated personal learning and home office budgets
* And more…
Even better? You'll have access to these benefits from day 1 when you join.
We want the best people
We're keen to meet people from all walks of life — our view is that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.
We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. But if you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we'd still love to hear from you.
Find out more about working in Kaluza on our careers page and LinkedIn.
You can also find our Applicant Data Protection Policy here.