Software Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Central Government organisation seeks an interim Software Operations Manager for a 6-month contract. The role requires strong expertise in project management, operational delivery, and collaboration within a large organisation, with a focus on software tools. Candidates with SC clearance are preferred. This position offers hybrid working with one day in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in business management and software delivery.
• Experience in change and project management, preferably with agile approaches.
• Strong administrative and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of software tools and digital projects in a complex organisation.
• Drive effective decision making using accurate data.
• Prioritise requests and manage suppliers effectively.

Skills

Business management

Collaboration

Project management

Change management

Requirements gathering

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Software Operations Manager

Organisation: Central Government Organisation

Location: London, Manchester or Bristol

Hybrid working terms: 1 day per week in the office

Allen Lane is supporting a prestigious Central Government organisation in their search for an interim Software Operations Manager, for a 6-month contract engagement at up to £500 per day (Inside IR35).

Applicants with SC clearance are preferred, it is expected you will be able to demonstrate outstanding knowledge and experience across the following essential criteria:

• Have extensive knowledge and significant experience of business management (procurement, planning and reporting). Particularly managing the delivery of software tools and digital projects in a large/complex organisation.
• Have a track record of collaboration and operational delivery, including requirements gathering, problem solving, prioritising requests from multiple teams (including senior management), and managing critical suppliers through accurate Management Information and broader performance management.
• The ability to manage a large number of initiatives concurrently and in a timely manner, including when they are being delivered through others.
• Can demonstrate experience of driving effective decision making using accurate and concise data.
• Have experience in change and project management, encompassing agile approaches
• Are familiar with the public sector and government processes.
• Can demonstrate administration, IT (particularly Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel) and support skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Can challenge colleagues in a clear and constructive manner.

A full job description is available with all of the duties and responsibilities listed.