Strategy and Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VXL is seeking a Strategy and Operations Manager to optimize operations across veteran-led businesses. This hybrid role focuses on strategic execution, financial oversight, and project leadership. Ideal candidates are military veterans with extensive leadership experience in construction and finance, ready to drive impactful results and improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Military veteran; ideally a former officer or senior NCO with Battle Staff experience.
• 7+ years in operations, construction, or project execution.
• Comfortable with P&L management, estimating, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategy by translating leadership goals into actionable plans.
• Oversee job costing, budgets, and reporting as a financial controller.
• Lead process improvement and special projects across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Strategy

Financial Management

Project Leadership

Job description

Job DescriptionAbout the Role

VXL is looking for a Strategy and Operations Manager to drive execution across our growing portfolio of veteran-led businesses. This is a high-impact, hybrid role that blends operational strategy, financial controls, and hands-on project leadership. You’ll help streamline operations, improve profitability, and lead cross-functional initiatives from HQ to the field.

This is a great fit for a military veteran with leadership, construction, and finance experience who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys turning strategy into results.

What You'll Do

• Execute Strategy: Turn leadership goals into actionable plans across multiple companies.
• Control Financials: Oversee job costing, budgets, and reporting; act as a Controller for project financials.
• Drive Projects: Lead integration, process improvement, and special projects across field and office teams.
• Report Progress: Track KPIs, build dashboards, and ensure initiatives stay on track.
• Support Leadership: Be a trusted execution partner to the Chairman and executive team.
  

Who You Are

Military veteran – ideally a former officer or senior NCO with Battle Staff experience

Experienced leader with 7+ years in operations, construction, or project execution

Finance-savvy, comfortable with P&L management, estimating, and cost controls

Organized and objective – you make data-backed decisions and thrive on structure

Adaptable, able to work in the office, on job sites, or remotely as needed

Bonus Points If You Have:

• PMP certification or project management credentials
• Experience with HVAC, mechanical trades, or skilled construction projects
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, PowerBI, Workiz, or Procore
  

Why VXL?

VXL exists to empower veteran leadership through the acquisition and growth of skilled trades businesses. You’ll join a team committed to excellence, mission focus, and building sustainable companies where veterans thrive.

Ready to lead? Apply now and let’s build something impactful—together.