Strategy Operations Lead

Principle HR; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Principle HR is assisting a leading global technology company in identifying a Programs & Business Operations Lead. The role focuses on driving growth, operational excellence, and data-driven programmes across functions.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in operations and programme management, with strong SQL, BI and stakeholder skills to deliver cross-functional initiatives and scalable processes.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in business operations or related fields.
• Strong hands-on SQL, Excel/Google Sheets and Tableau for reporting and analytics.
• Proven track record managing multiple projects and launches.
• Experience collaborating with product, marketing, data science and operations.
• Experience coordinating marketing assets, content, events or vendor logistics.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to marketplace, growth, membership or loyalty programmes is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support growth initiatives, drive operational excellence and deliver data-driven programmes.
• Lead and manage multiple projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, data science and operations teams.
• Coordinate marketing assets, content production, events or vendor logistics.
• Communicate with stakeholders and resolve issues effectively.

Skills

SQL

Excel/Sheets

Tableau / BI tools

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Program / Project management

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Strategic Operations Lead - Global Tech| £102,000 | 12-Month Contract | Remote (UK)

I'm recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a leading global technology company, seeking an experienced Programs & Business Operations Lead to support growth initiatives, drive operational excellence and deliver data-driven programmes.

Key requirements:

• 8-10 years' experience in business operations, strategy, analytics, consulting or programme management.

• Strong hands-on SQL, Excel/Google Sheets and Tableau (or similar BI tools) for reporting, dashboards and performance analysis.

• Proven experience managing multiple projects, programme launches and cross-functional initiatives.

• Experience collaborating with product, marketing, data science and operations teams.

• Experience coordinating marketing assets, content production, events or vendor logistics.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Exposure to marketplace businesses, growth, membership or loyalty programmes is a strong advantage.