Chief Operating Officer

Ref: 178040

Bolton, United Kingdom

£85,000

• Permanent
• High-Stakes Change Management
• Strategic Business Execution
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

An astute Chief Operating Officer with 15+ years of robust experience primarily in business areas including logistics, SaaS, and utilities. Holds a track record of profound impact on operations through team leadership, strategic client relationship management, and innovative technology implementations. Experienced in managing large teams and processes that emphasise efficiency and productivity across business operations.

What makes them great?

• Increased revenue by approximately 22% through successful onboarding of key clients and tailoring platform services to meet specific needs.
• Achieved a 40% increase in development cycle efficiency, significantly enhancing production output and speed.
• Effected around a 30% reduction in logistics costs, drastically trimming operational expenses without compromising service quality.
• Improved first-time testing pass rates for new features by roughly 20%, streamlining development processes and reducing go-to-market times.

Areas of expertise

• Operations Management: Skilled in overseeing day-to-day operations and aligning them with long-term strategic goals.
• Financial Oversight: Proven ability to handle budgeting, financial modelling, and stakeholder engagement effectively.
• Business Development: Demonstrated success in client onboarding, boosting revenue by optimising product offerings according to market demands.
• Technical Leadership: Proficient in leading software development teams, enhancing product features and functionalities to fit client specifications.
• Change and Risk Management: Expert at navigating through high-stakes environments requiring swift and effective change implementation and risk mitigation.
• Efficiency Optimisation: Well-versed in improving operational efficiencies, achieving significant cost reductions and time savings in logistics and operational processes.