At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business planning and operational excellence for a leading global tech brand.
- Company: Join a renowned multinational technology company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Earn up to £568 per day, enjoy hybrid work, and collaborate with top talent.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values diversity and supports applicants with disabilities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of consumer experiences across EMEIA in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Senior-level experience in strategic planning and strong analytical skills required.
Location: South West London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
Employment Type: Contract (PAYE)
Gross Rate: Up to £568 per day
About The Opportunity
We are seeking a high‑calibre Strategic Operations Lead to drive business planning, operational excellence, and organisational strategy across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa (EMEIA). In this role, you won’t just keep the wheels turning; you will align regional and worldwide leadership teams, future‑proof organisational capabilities, and turn complex market insights into strategic narratives that define the next generation of physical and digital consumer experiences.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Pay: A highly competitive daily rate of up to £568 PAYE.
- Unmatched Scale: Lead high‑visibility initiatives impacting millions of customers across the EMEIA region.
- Elite Collaborative Culture: Work alongside world‑class creatives, marketers, and operators in a highly collaborative, inclusive environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operational Blueprinting: Design and orchestrate the regional planning frameworks and leadership operating rhythms (quarterly off‑sites, staff meetings, and global alignments).
- Resource & Capacity Planning: Manage the Plan of Record (POR), optimising headcount, budgets, and talent allocation against high‑priority strategic goals.
- Executive Storytelling & Strategy: Collaborate with leadership to craft compelling business cases and present strategic concepts using executive‑grade visual storytelling (Keynote).
- Data & Insights Integration: Serve as the strategic lead for custom research projects, translating raw regional and market‑specific data into highly actionable marketing and merchandising plans.
What You’ll Bring
- Senior‑level Experience: Proven track record in strategic or operational planning within a highly matrixed, global enterprise (ideally premium retail, consumer tech, or top‑tier creative/brand environments).
- Command of the Details: Elite program management capabilities with experience using tools like Wrike, Keynote, and Numbers to track complex initiatives.
- High Analytical Acumen: The ability to digest complex data sets, find the “so what,” and turn it into simple, compelling strategic direction.
- Ambiguity Tolerance: A self‑starter attitude with the poise to influence senior stakeholders in a fast‑paced, rapidly shifting environment.
This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually.
Client Description
Our Client is a multinational technology company that boasts some of the most popular consumer electronics on the planet. They also offer prolific media and entertainment services, software, cloud services, fitness accessories, and payment solutions.
Equal Opportunities
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under‑represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.
Strategic Operations Lead – EMEIA [211462] employer: Aquent
Aquent is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to develop your strategic skills while working with prestigious clients in the financial services sector. The benefits package, including a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and private health insurance, combined with a hybrid work model, makes Aquent a rewarding place to advance your career.
