We’re looking for a Business & Operational Manager to play a pivotal role in driving the success of our Digital Enablement Centre (DEC) within the UK Defence account.
This is a high-impact, senior manager-level role focused on turning innovation into real, contract-ready outcomes. You will sit at the intersection of business development, operations, delivery and innovation, ensuring the DEC is not only adopted but actively shaping Defence capabilities.
You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Atos and our client's organisation, helping translate concepts into funded opportunities and operational delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
Driving Opportunity & Growth
- Link DEC capabilities to Defence priorities, mission outcomes and live programmes
- Support opportunity qualification, shaping and pipeline conversion
- Contribute to bids (RFIs, ITTs) and help translate interest into funded scope
Operational Leadership
- Act as the on-site DEC lead in Andover for key engagements and activities
- Coordinate delivery across the DEC lifecycle: discover, define, build, prove, transition
- Drive operational readiness, risk management and governance alignment
Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent Atos confidently with senior military officers and client stakeholders
- Build and maintain trusted relationships across industry partners and suppliers
- Lead workshops, reviews, demonstrations and site engagements
Commercial & Delivery Alignment
- Work with sales, finance and commercial teams to align opportunities to contracts and frameworks
- Ensure delivery is commercially coherent, outcome-led and evidence-based
- Support partner onboarding and cross-functional coordination
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Champion practical innovation, including the use of AI and automation
- Help improve service efficiency, decision-making and delivery qualityContribute to continuous improvement across DEC operations
What We’re Looking For
Must-Have Experience
- Experience shaping or supporting complex Public Sector / Defence opportunities
- Proven contribution to bids, proposals and structured sales processes
- Strong operational judgement in complex or secure environments
- Ability to coordinate across technical, delivery and commercial teams
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes
Key Strengths
- Commercial awareness (pricing logic, delivery risk, frameworks)
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Structured, organised and outcome-driven mindset
- Ability to translate customer needs into actionable workstreams
Nice to Have
- Experience within Defence, National Security or Public Sector transformation
- Exposure to secure environments or integration facilities
- Experience working with partner ecosystems or running demonstrations and site visits
Additional Requirements
- Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC clearance.
- Location: UK-based. Remote working is available, with national mobility required.
Benefits
- 25 days paid leave + National Holidays
- Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%
- Private Medical Cover
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Flex Benefits Program
As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all applicants, especially differently abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed and willing to make reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs.
