Operational Delivery Manager

Climate17; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the renewable energy sector is seeking an Operational Delivery Manager to lead the optimization of business operations. This role involves enhancing efficiency through technology and process improvements, while fostering a culture of innovation. You will collaborate with partners and teams to achieve key objectives and drive growth. With a commitment to sustainability and a dynamic work environment, this position offers significant opportunities for personal and professional development. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business operations and process improvement.
• Proven experience in operational delivery and workflow automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure effective collaboration.
• Develop and implement processes to boost efficiency.
• Utilize tools like Excel and MS Dynamics for reporting.

Skills

Business Operations

Process Improvement

Data Strategy

Workflow Automation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Excel

BI Dashboards

Job description

Operational Delivery Manager – Distributed Energy (Renewables)

Location:London office – Hybrid working available.

About the Company

This company is an investor in sustainable onsite energy solutions. It develops, owns, and operates energy systems that assist businesses in becoming more sustainable while reducing energy costs. Established in early 2024, the company has a robust pipeline of over 500 MW of distributed generation, including solar PV and battery storage projects. The goal is to become a leading distributed energy business in Europe, backed by a well-capitalised equity commitment and additional debt capacity.

The company partners with major sustainable infrastructure developers and is supported by a strategic investment from a global infrastructure investment firm looking to expand its real asset portfolio across various markets. As part of a global renewable energy brand, this company operates across the UK, Europe, the USA, and Australia.

With a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture, the company offers a flat structure, enabling significant personal and professional growth. Employees work with a passionate team dedicated to renewable technology, innovation, and a sustainable future.

The Role

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the delivery of core business operations through the optimisation of technology, processes and data. The successful candidate will unlock our growth potential by delivering efficient operational performance. We are looking for an individual who will help work smarter and faster, both between functions within our business and externally with our channel partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily business operations to ensure teams and partners collaborate effectively to achieve key objectives.
• Develop, streamline, and implement processes that boost efficiency, incorporating automation where possible
• Collaborate with technology providers to deploy tools and systems aligned with our growth goals.
• Seek out opportunities to enhance the user experience by simplifying digital interactions for both employees and partners.
• Define and manage core business data to equip teams with valuable insights and analytics.
• Facilitate integration across the business's technology platforms, such as linking CRM with Finance or Asset Management systems.
• Set and track KPIs and performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Utilise tools like Excel, MS Dynamics, and BI dashboards to generate reports and deliver actionable insights.
• Foster a culture of innovation by advocating for advanced technology solutions, including the adoption of AI tools.
• Lead efforts in information security, data protection, and regulatory compliance, including adherence to GDPR.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in business operations, process improvement, systems delivery or related field
• A practical, hands-on problem solver with a strong sense of ownership
• Proven experience in operational delivery, business process improvement and workflow automation – ideally in a small or scale-up business
• Track record of developing workflow tools or low-code platforms in a fast-paced environment
• Data-literate, with experience of delivering a data strategy to improve decision-making
• Ideally, experience of using Microsoft Dynamics CRM to build sales and/or project management capability
• Entrepreneurial drive to work in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas, and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.