Aircraft Leasing Head of Operations

GKR Search and Selection; Shannon; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection partners with an established aircraft leasing platform to appoint a Head of Operations in Shannon. This senior leadership role offers visibility across strategic and operational priorities and the chance to drive operational excellence on an international platform.

You will lead initiatives to improve governance, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration with commercial, finance, legal, and technical teams.

Qualifications

• Significant aircraft leasing experience with strong operation processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven leadership ability to influence stakeholders and deliver improvements.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting organisational change, planning and performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship management in an international business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, governance, and internal controls.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and foster collaboration across commercial, finance, legal, and technical teams.
• Drive business transformation projects including process and system enhancements.
• Support financial planning, performance reporting, and key business objectives.
• Contribute to strategic growth and wider organisational development.

Skills

Aircraft leasing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Job description

We are partnering exclusively with an established aircraft leasing platform seeking a Head of Operations to join its operations function in Shannon. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced aircraft leasing professional who enjoys driving operational excellence, strengthening governance, and supporting business performance across a dynamic international platform.

The Opportunity

• Take on a broad leadership role with visibility across strategic and operational priorities.
• Influence business performance through process enhancement and organisational development.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Attractive remuneration package with excellent long-term career prospects.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that improve operational efficiency, governance, and internal controls across the business.
• Oversee day-to-day operational activities while fostering collaboration between commercial, finance, legal, and technical teams.
• Drive business transformation projects, including process optimisation, systems enhancement, and management reporting improvements.
• Support financial planning, operational performance, and the delivery of key business objectives.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and wider organisational development.

Requirements

• Significant aircraft leasing experience with a strong understanding of operational processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver meaningful business improvements.
• Commercially aware with experience supporting organisational change, planning, and operational performance.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills within an international business environment.

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