Operations Director - Remote (UK-based) - Up to £90,000
- by Pearson Carter
- Location City of London, UK
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Salary
£80,000 - £90,000 / year
23 days ago
Job Description:
Job Title: Operations Director
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Salary: Up to £90,000 £20,000 performance bonus benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Operations Director to lead our Professional Services function and drive delivery excellence across all Microsoft Dynamics-based ERP implementation projects.
As part of the senior management team, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of SaaS solutions to customers — ensuring every project is completed on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll manage a talented team of Consultants and Project Managers, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and operational oversight.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a commercially aware, proactive delivery professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. If you’re passionate about people, processes, and performance — and ready to make a real impact in a growing, entrepreneurial organisation — we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the delivery of Microsoft Dynamics-based ERP implementation projects for new and existing customers, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Consultants and Project Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Manage project resourcing, utilisation, and recovery rates to ensure profitability metrics are achieved.
• Implement and champion best-practice project management methodologies within a SaaS delivery model.
• Drive continuous process improvement, governance, and delivery optimisation across all operational functions.
• Serve as an escalation point for delivery challenges and proactively support the team to bring projects back on track.
• Lead the implementation of Microsoft Project Operations to enhance project visibility and reporting.
• Stay current with developments in the Microsoft ecosystem, maintaining relevant certifications and encouraging the same across the team.
• Attend board meetings to present updates on operational performance, delivery metrics, and strategic initiatives.
Candidate Requirements
- 5–10 years’ experience leading a professional services or implementation function within a B2B SaaS or Microsoft Partner environment.
• Strong background in ERP or SaaS project delivery, ideally with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or CRM.
• Proven experience managing and motivating multi-disciplinary delivery teams.
• Project management certification desirable (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum).
• Track record of driving process improvements and optimising delivery performance.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on problem-solving when required.
• Experience working in a remote environment with distributed teams.
• Must be a British Citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
Benefits
- Salary up to £90,000 £20,000 performance bonus (based on utilisation, budget adherence, process improvement, and customer feedback).
• Fully remote working (UK-based) with equipment provided.
• 25 days annual leave bank holidays.
• Employer pension scheme (3%).
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Bupa private medical insurance.
• 2 fully paid volunteering days per year.
• Opportunities to pursue Microsoft certifications (e.g., MB-800).
Interested?
Apply now with your CV to join Elite Dynamics, a multi-award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner delivering innovative Dynamics 365 solutions to the Holiday Park, Marina & Leisure industry. Lead from the front, empower your team, and shape the future of delivery excellence.
Keywords: Operations Director, Professional Services Director, Delivery Director, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central, ERP, SaaS, Project Management, PRINCE2, Agile, Remote Work, Leadership, Process Improvement
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector IT & Internet
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Years Experience
5+ years