Education/Experience Requirements:

• A degree or diploma from a recognized institution in a related field or equivalent proven international sports event management experience.
• Experience in management of technical, broadcast or energy infrastructures within a multiple purpose event environment.
• Experience in management of client related services and sponsor relationships.
• Ten years experience in design/project management.
• Five plus years experience in the delivery of temporary technical infrastructure required for events such as major sporting, concerts, exhibitions, theatre and film.
• Previous experience working in multi venue environments, both indoor and outdoor.
• Previous experience with power, technology, broadcast lighting, cable management and other venue related services.

Skills:

• Proven ability to coordinate high performance teams in a fast paced/dynamic environment.
• Good understanding of building codes, design and construction criteria, as well as technical temporary installations.
• A strong knowledge of broadcast lighting industry standards and equipment to support high definition international sports broadcasts.
• A strong knowledge of cable management industry standards and equipment.
• Able to read, update, maintain and summarize technical design and construction drawings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to make critical decisions independently without supervision.
• Excellent organization, time-management, administrative and computer skills essential.

As the Operations Manager you will take responsibility for all facets of the construction project with respect to:

• Managing budgets and budget forecasts
• Ensuring quality of workmanship
• Project managed to agreed timescales
• Close working relationship with clients
• Management and selection of sub trades and vendor

You will be responsible for managing a team of Project Managers so strong people management and leadership skills are essential. Given the nature of the role you are a highly organized individual well experienced in construction related Project Management and use of MS Project

Prior experience should include:

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years Operations Management / Project Management experience in residential construction (preferably custom build)
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Team lead or management experience
• IT Literate, especially MS Project

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the successful candidate will work across the company to lead the development and implementation of Six Sigma and Lean programs

Knowledge/ Skills of:

• Objective, open-minded and an “out-of-the-box” thinker with a self-motivated, innovative, and positive personality.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated knowledge and ability to display the linkage between projects and desired business results.
• Effective communicator with strong written communication skills and ability to speak to all audiences throughout the organization.
• Results oriented - Understanding that both internal and external customers are the recipients of processes and the final judges of product or service quality.
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals and experience managing projects are essential. Ability to manage projects from scope, requirements, resources, timeline, and variance perspectives.
• Technical aptitude to collect and analyze data for determining an improvement strategy.
• Ability to lead, work with teams, be part of a team, understand team dynamics, have good influencing skills and motivate others.

Responsibilities / authorities:

• Complete Black Belt projects as assigned by steering committee in the application of Lean and Six Sigma tools to solve business problems and demonstrating mastery of the Black Belt toolkit
• Develop a network of project teams across the Operation – train and coach Green Belts
• Working with team leaders to identify and scope new process-improvement opportunities
• Lead meetings to review and examine project completion, obstacles, problem resolution, timelines, recommendations, and conclusions
• Pass on new strategies and tools in the form of training, project work, etc.
• Sell the organization on the use of Lean and Six Sigma strategy and tools

Candidates should have 8+ years working in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role. Further, Black Belt certification with minimum of 2 years experience leading projects in a manufacturing environment is required. Up to 25% travel may be required, and sponsorship / immigration is not available for this position.