Operations Director

UNIT4 NV; London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director for Cloud Migrations Operations. This pivotal role involves leading a team to drive successful cloud transitions for clients, ensuring project deadlines are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and strategic planning abilities, along with excellent communication skills to translate technical needs into business outcomes. Join a fast-paced, people-centric company that prioritizes employee well-being and offers a supportive and inclusive working environment. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in the cloud ERP software space.

Benefits

Uncapped Time Off Policy

Remote Working Opportunities

Global Wellbeing Days

Commitment to Sustainability

Inclusive Working Environment

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills to lead the CMOO team.
• Strategic planning and risk management to improve migration processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the CMOO team with a hands-on operational approach.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks for migration activities.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

SaaS Business Experience

Data-Driven Decision Making

Job description

We are in Business for People, empowering people in service organizations with innovative Enterprise and Business software solutions. We’ve innovated and taken a new approach to delivering ERP that works for people. Self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software that is changing the way people work. Our solutions empower people and deliver a better people experience so people can spend time on meaningful high value work they live for.

Read more on our website about how we transform work and how people feel about it, so our customers and their people can thrive.

Job Description

Drive Cloud Migration Success as Our Director - Cloud Migrations Operations Office at Unit4

Unit4 is leading a transformative shift to the cloud, offering unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness to businesses globally. As we work to transition all our customers to the cloud over the next 18 months, the Director - Cloud Migrations Operations will play a key role in ensuring that we meet project deadlines and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Hands-on, operational approach to leading and managing the CMOO team
• Develop, implement, and maintain the governance framework, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities for all migration activities.
• Monitor and report on migration progress and outcomes to maintain transparency
• Support in prioritizing the team’s work

Key interfaces and ways of working:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align migration strategies with wider Unit4 goals
• Work closely with other CMOO roles to ensure cohesive operations.
• Own and drive the relationships with Resource Management, CMT and Cloud Ops to communicate progress and address concerns.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

Skills, knowledge and experience:

• Strong leadership and management skills to lead the CMOO to deliver for Unit4 and our customers
• Strategic planning and risk management abilities to drive actionable strategies and improve the migration process
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to translate technical requirements into business outcomes
• SaaS business experience to understand the unique challenges and dynamics of a SaaS environment
• Comfortable in using data to influence decisions

Additional Information

Join Unit4 and be part of one of the most exciting journeys in the cloud ERP software space. We’re a fast-paced, high-growth, people-centric company, delivering enterprise software for a great people experience, and offering our own people a host of benefits and development opportunities. Grow with us.

At Unit4, we offer:

• a culture built on trust - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful,
• balance - with our uncapped time off policy, remote working opportunities and Global Wellbeing Days when the whole company can switch off and prioritize well-being,
• talented colleagues, role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry,
• a commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Act4Good program, a way for everyone at Unit4 to come together and engage in actions that benefit society and the planet,
• a safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all and include Women at Unit4, Pride at Unit4, Mental Health and Access at Unit4, and People of Color at Unit4.