Operations Manager

OHO Group (Lithuania); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OHO Group is seeking a commercially minded Operations Manager to join our early-stage hardware company in Sheffield. You’ll work closely with the founders to translate priorities into action plans and build scalable processes to support rapid growth.

You will lead cross-functional projects across engineering, commercial and operations, manage deadlines and budgets, and drive efficiency. A hands-on, proactive leader with a degree and a passion for technology will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in operations, business operations or project management.
• Experience in a startup, scale-up or fast-paced business environment.
• Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a track record of delivering results.
• Degree-level education and an interest in technology-driven businesses.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into actionable plans, timelines and measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional projects across engineering, commercial and operations.
• Develop scalable processes, reporting and operational systems.
• Manage deadlines, budgets and resources, proactively resolving risks and bottlenecks.
• Drive operational efficiency, accountability and alignment across teams.
• Take ownership of day-to-day operations and support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Prioritisation

Hands-on approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

An early-stage technology company developing advanced hardware solutions is seeking a commercially minded Operations Manager to work closely with the founders, lead cross-functional execution and build the processes needed to scale.

What You’ll Do

• Translate business priorities into actionable plans, timelines and measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional projects across engineering, commercial and operations.
• Develop scalable processes, reporting and operational systems.
• Manage deadlines, budgets and resources, proactively resolving risks and bottlenecks.
• Drive operational efficiency, accountability and alignment across teams.
• Take ownership of day-to-day operations and support strategic decision-making.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years’ experience in operations, business operations or project management.
• Experience in a startup, scale-up or fast-paced business environment.
• Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a track record of delivering results.
• Degree-level education and an interest in technology-driven businesses.

Experience in hardware, engineering or advanced manufacturing is advantageous