Operations Delivery Lead

慨正橡扯; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking an Operations Delivery Lead in Farnborough to drive end-to-end operational delivery for critical defence programmes. This high‑impact role partners with MOD and internal teams to ensure contractual commitments are met while transforming operations and enhancing service maturity.

The role requires leadership of delivery teams, strong governance and relentless focus on security, compliance and performance metrics in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in service delivery, operations management or programme management at leadership level.
• Proven ability to manage complex defence, aerospace or government contracts.
• Strong SLA management, metrics tracking and KPI‑driven delivery.
• Demonstrated P&L responsibility and financial performance management.
• Experience delivering operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of assigned programmes with 100% SLA adherence.
• Manage operational P&L, revenue forecasting, cost control and profitability.
• Lead resource planning, allocation and demand forecasting for projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence standards.

Skills

Service delivery leadership

P&L management

Stakeholder management

ITIL/ITSM knowledge

Leadership & people management

Contract & compliance awareness

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

ITIL/ITSM tools

Job description

Job Description

DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, under‑represented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone.

Operations Delivery Lead

Location: Farnborough (onsite 5 days per week)

Security Clearance: Due to the secure nature of the work and our customer requirement, candidates are required to hold DV clearance

The Operations Delivery Lead is a strategic leadership position within DXC's Aerospace and Defence Division. You will be responsible for end‑to‑end operational delivery, service excellence, and continuous improvement of critical defence and aerospace programmes. This is a pivotal role where you will work directly with MOD customers, internal stakeholders, and programme teams to ensure contractual commitments are met whilst driving operational transformation and service maturity.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Performance Management

• Accountable for end‑to‑end delivery of assigned programmes, ensuring 100% SLA adherence across availability, response times, and service quality metrics.
• Manage operational P&L, including revenue forecasting, cost control, and profitability against contracted deliverables.
• Oversee resource planning, allocation and demand forecasting to support successful project and programme delivery.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, identifying efficiency gains and implementing operational excellence standards.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as primary point of accountability for customer satisfaction, serving as trusted advisor to senior MOD and defence programme leadership.
• Manage escalations, ensuring rapid resolution whilst maintaining professional relationships.
• Develop and execute account growth strategies, identifying upsell and cross‑sell opportunities within assigned contracts.
• Provide strategic and tactical recommendations to support customer security maturity and compliance objectives.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure contractual compliance, regulatory adherence and fulfilment of all security and governance obligations.
• Maintain compliance with DXC Personnel Security policies, including Personnel Reliability Framework (PRF) and relevant ITAR/export control regulations.
• Lead incident management, providing accurate status reporting and ensuring root cause analysis is completed.
• Manage information security and data handling in accordance with MOD Classification Guides and Defence Security Policy.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor operational and delivery teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and development of cleared personnel.
• Drive capability development and knowledge transfer across the delivery team.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in service delivery, operations management or programme management, including experience at leadership level.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder defence, aerospace or government contracts.
• Strong background in SLA management, operational metrics tracking and KPI‑driven delivery.
• Demonstrated experience managing significant P&L responsibility and financial performance.
• Track record of delivering operational excellence and driving continuous improvement in service environments.
• Strong understanding of MOD procurement, contracting and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (ITIL, ITSM) and best practices.
• Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud services or application support environments.
• Proficiency with project and programme management tools and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of information security, data classification and personnel vetting principles.
• Excellent leadership and people management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills – able to communicate complex technical and operational issues to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to operate independently and lead in a matrixed environment.
• Commitment to integrity, transparency and security‑conscious behaviours.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic defence and aerospace environment.