Head of Operations

Marpro Group; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

MARPRO Group is seeking a Head of Operations in Copenhagen to oversee planning, coordination and execution of operational activities across the organisation. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure readiness, optimise resources and drive mission success in a demanding maritime environment.

The role requires strong commercial understanding, calm decision-making under pressure, and a 24/7 operational mindset to align people and assets with customer needs and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within military, maritime, defence, security or other operationally demanding environments.
• Background as a Tactical Naval Officer or similar operational leadership role is highly preferred.
• Experience leading teams, operations, projects or mission-critical activities.
• Strong strategic and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Sound business acumen and commercial understanding.
• Experience working with operational planning, resource management and process optimisation.
• Security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Professional fluency in both Danish and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Hold overall responsibility for planning, coordinating and executing operational activities across the organisation.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams while ensuring operational readiness, resource optimisation and successful delivery of missions and projects.
• Serve as a key link between management, customers and operational personnel, balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution.
• Drive operational excellence, implement effective processes and ensure people, assets and capabilities align with business objectives and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Security clearance

Bilingual Danish/English

Job description

Do you thrive in high-pace operational environments where leadership, decision-making and mission success are critical?

On behalf of our client, MARPRO Group is looking for an experienced Head of Operations for an organisation based in Copenhagen.

You will become part of a highly specialised and agile organisation operating within the maritime sector. The company delivers advanced capabilities and services in a demanding operational environment where professionalism, agility and reliability are essential. The organisation is driven by a strong sense of purpose and is committed to maintaining the highest operational standards while continuously developing its capabilities.

The job

As Head of Operations, you will hold overall responsibility for planning, coordinating and executing operational activities across the organisation. You will lead and develop multidisciplinary teams while ensuring operational readiness, resource optimisation and the successful delivery of missions and projects.

You will serve as a key link between management, customers and operational personnel, balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution. The position requires a strong commercial understanding as well as the ability to make sound decisions under pressure in rapidly evolving situations.

You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, implementing effective processes and ensuring that people, assets and capabilities are aligned with business objectives and customer requirements.

The role requires a genuine 24/7 operational mindset and a willingness to take ownership whenever critical situations arise. You will be expected to lead from the front, inspire confidence and maintain focus on mission success while fostering a positive and professional working culture.

People don't show up just to do a job. They show up because they have passion. We are looking for individuals with fire in their eyes and the right attitude.

Professional qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within military, maritime, defence, security or other operationally demanding environments




• Background as a Tactical Naval Officer or similar operational leadership role is highly preferred




• Experience leading teams, operations, projects or mission-critical activities




• Strong strategic and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously




• Sound business acumen and commercial understanding




• Experience working with operational planning, resource management and process optimisation




• Security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance




• Professional fluency in both Danish and English, written and spoken




• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Personal characteristics

• A natural leader who radiates authority and earns trust through actions and decisions




• Mission-driven and motivated by achieving results through others




• Calm and decisive under pressure




• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to navigate changing priorities




• Well-spoken and highly professional in interactions with customers, partners and colleagues




• Intelligent, analytical and capable of seeing both the strategic picture and operational details




• Strong integrity and healthy personal values




• Passionate about leadership, teamwork and operational excellence




• Takes ownership and accountability until objectives are achieved




• Thrives in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same

Our Client offers

• A key leadership position with significant responsibility and influence




• The opportunity to lead highly skilled professionals within a unique and specialised environment




• A dynamic workplace where operational excellence, innovation and teamwork are highly valued




• Professional and personal development opportunities in a growing organisation




• A competitive salary package aligned with experience and responsibilities




• Employment within a trusted and security-focused organisation where integrity and professionalism are paramount