Overview
Head of Business Transformation & Operational Excellence
Oxford | Permanent
A senior leadership role driving digital transformation, operational excellence, and commercial?operational alignment across a complex aviation/engineering environment. You'll lead major change programmes, modernise systems and processes, and embed a culture of continuous improvement to deliver industry?leading performance.
Responsibilities
* Lead business transformation strategy and execution
* Align commercial commitments with operational delivery
* Own cost baselines and performance dashboards
* Oversee digital systems, data architecture, and "single source of truth" reporting
* Drive process optimisation and continuous improvement
* Lead governance of transformation programmes and report to senior leadership
* Manage and mentor BI and application development teams
Essential Skills
* Proven transformation leadership in complex environments
* Experience delivering operational change at shop?floor level (production or MRO)
* Strong technical architecture and system?integration expertise
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication
* Expert knowledge of Envision or similar MRO/ERP systems
* Strong SQL/PLSQL and data?modelling skills
Desirable
* Knowledge of airworthiness and aviation maintenance operations
* Experience with Google Cloud or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Requirements
* DBS and eligibility for SC clearance
* Must meet Export Compliance Regulations
* Legal right to work in the UK
Benefits
* Competitive salary + private medical, pension scheme, bonus opportunities, share plans, cycle?to?work, tech purchase schemes, healthcare cash plan, travel insurance, and more.
Job Details
* Job Title: Head of Business Transformation & Operational Excellence
* Company: Manpower
* Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
* Posted: Jan 21st 2026
* Closes: Feb 21st 2026
* Sector: Administration
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