Head of Operations - Information Technology
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Position Title: Head of Operations (Portugal) – IT Division
Location: Portugal
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: Country Managing Director / Group CEO
About the Company
A trusted partner for innovation and transformation, this global engineering, technology, and consulting services provider is ideally positioned to support complex business ambitions and future-proof organizational performance. With a smart blend of bold thinking and reliable execution, the company accelerates innovation across every step of the value chain.
About the Role
We are looking for a Head of Operations to lead and execute the operational strategy for Portugal. This executive role encompasses full accountability for service delivery, cross-functional operations, financial control, and talent planning. The role is critical to aligning the organization’s strategic vision with operational execution at the national level.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operational management of the company in Portugal, ensuring execution across departments is efficient and aligned with group objectives.
- Translate global strategy into localized operational plans, ensuring measurable outcomes and performance alignment.
- Coordinate business functions to maximize service delivery, streamline execution, and enhance operational quality.
- Drive budget planning, forecasting, and cost control to support sustainable business performance.
- Oversee market delivery, service optimization, and operational risk management initiatives.
- Conduct annual workforce assessments and manage the full employee performance and development cycle.
- Define, track, and ensure achievement of operational KPIs across Sales, Services, and Quality domains.
Extended Scope:
- Leadership of Outsourcing, Nearshore, and Recruitment operations.
- Consultant Management: Ensure consultant motivation, performance tracking, and career development.
- Business Development: Support service sales, lead client negotiations, and drive business pipeline growth.
- Account Management: Oversee commercial operations including budgeting, billing, and client engagement.
- Strategic Recruitment Oversight: Manage senior-level recruitment planning and operational hiring governance.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 10 years of experience in senior operational roles within IT, ideally as Head of Operations, COO, or Nearshore Manager in technology services or consulting environments.
- Proven leadership across operational execution, commercial delivery, and talent development.
- Strong experience managing outsourcing or delivery functions, with cross-functional coordination expertise.
- Solid financial knowledge, including budgeting, cost optimization, and forecasting responsibilities.
- Experienced in stakeholder engagement at the executive level, with strong business development capabilities.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English.
Offer
- High-impact leadership role in a strategic market.
- Full ownership of national operations and cross-functional delivery.
- Visibility and influence at the executive level within a global organization.