Software Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A prestigious Central Government organisation is seeking an interim Software Operations Manager for a 6-month contract. This role involves managing software delivery and projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring effective operational processes. Applicants should have extensive experience in business management and familiarity with public sector operations, along with strong administrative and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business management and digital project delivery.
• Strong operational delivery skills across multiple teams and critical suppliers.
• Expertise in change and project management, especially in public sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of software tools and digital projects in a complex organisation.
• Collaborate and deliver operational insights using management information.
• Oversee multiple initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and effective decision-making.

Skills

Business management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Prioritising requests

Performance management

Change management

Agile methodologies

Administration skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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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.