Operations Manager

Nextech Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Senior leadership role

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Nextech Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead its Irish operation, guiding service delivery, improvements, and growth in a fast-paced IT services environment. You will shape operations, manage teams, and partner with senior leaders to drive customer outcomes.

The role offers hybrid work, a senior leadership path, and the chance to influence the strategic direction of the Irish arm with a customer-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Operations Manager role or similar leadership position.
• Background in MSP/IT Services or technology services.
• Proven ability to lead operational teams and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational performance of the business.
• Manage and develop operational teams, driving engagement, accountability and performance.
• Ensure service levels, KPIs and customer commitments are consistently achieved.
• Drive operational improvements and implement best practice processes across the organisation.
• Manage resource planning, utilisation and workforce efficiency.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support business growth initiatives.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions where required.
• Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of projects and operational change programmes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and customer excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Operational excellence

Team development

KPIs

Process improvement

MSP

IT Services

Job description

Operations Manager

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Industry: IT Managed Services

The Opportunity

An established and growing technology services business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and develop its Irish operation as the business enters an exciting new phase of growth.

This is a key leadership position with responsibility for operational performance, service excellence, team management and continuous improvement across a customer-focused technology services environment.

You'll play a central role in shaping the future of the operation, driving efficiencies, developing high-performing teams and ensuring exceptional service delivery to a diverse customer base.

This role would suit an experienced Operations Manager, Service Delivery Manager or Head of Operations with a background in managed services, IT services, technical support or field-based service environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational performance of the business.
• Manage and develop operational teams, driving engagement, accountability and performance.
• Ensure service levels, KPIs and customer commitments are consistently achieved.
• Drive operational improvements and implement best practice processes across the organisation.
• Manage resource planning, utilisation and workforce efficiency.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support business growth initiatives.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions where required.
• Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of projects and operational change programmes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and customer excellence.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Operations Manager, Service Delivery Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong background within MSP, IT Services, Technology Services or a service-led organisation.
• Proven experience leading operational teams and improving business performance.
• Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of operational KPIs.
• Experience implementing process improvements and driving efficiencies.
• Able to lead from the front in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.

What's on Offer?

• Senior leadership opportunity within a growing organisation.
• Genuine opportunity to influence the direction of the Irish operation.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Hybrid working model.
• Competitive salary package dependent on experience.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.

If you're an operational leader who enjoys building teams, improving performance and delivering excellent customer outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.