Operations Director in Bradford

We’re Elite Dynamics – a global reseller of Microsoft Dynamics 365, specialising in delivering vertical solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics technology, into the holiday park & leisure home industry. We’ve got big ambitions to take our solutions across the globe, helping our clients be more productive and drive performance.

At Elite Dynamics we champion our clients to utilise the power of tech to improve productivity and performance, and it’s the same for our people. We offer a remote working policy for all employees, albeit some UK travel will be required for training, events and periodically scheduled company meetings. This role is a full-time home-based role, with typical working hours expected between 9am and 5.30pm, although we do like to finish a little earlier on Fridays. As expected with any senior role, you’ll need to fulfil obligations of projects which might occasionally mean longer hours on evenings and weekends.

Overall responsibility for delivery of Microsoft dynamics-based ERP implementation projects to onboard new customers and implement new modules for existing customers on time and on budget. Manage the functions chargeability and recovery to ensure profitability metrics are hit. Implement best practice Project Management, planning and reporting within a SaaS delivery model. Attend board meetings where required to present specific updates on the Operations department. Lead the ongoing implementation of Microsoft Project Operations to enhance the function. Proactive in the developments of the Microsoft ecosystem and keeps up to date with certification personally and for the team.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Project Management experience with accreditation (PRINCE, AGILE, SCRUM)
• Experience of leading a Microsoft based Software delivery/ implementation function (Microsoft Dynamics, CRM or other)
• Experience of working in software delivery in a remote context
• Best practice understanding of software implementation and project management within a Microsoft framework
• Demonstrated track record of delivering process improvements and optimising delivery
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and lead from the front where required
• Strong stakeholder management
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills
• Evidence of high performance in a fast and evolving environment
• Experience of engaging and influencing people at all levels using coaching techniques

PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• An ability to be self-motivated and driven to achieve professional goals.
• The ability to work on your own initiative without supervision whilst contributing and participating to the team.
• Ability to manage workload and time according to SLA’s
• Good attention to detail and investigation skills
• Resourceful, energetic, and enthusiastic, prepared to go the “extra mile”.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• 30 recruitment screen
• 60 minute call with CEO & CFO
• 60 minute call with co-founders & PS
• 30 minute call with Chair

We want this to be an opportunity for you to learn as much about Elite as possible and to give you a great idea of life here! We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please contact people@elitedynamics.co.uk.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Fully remote working set up (Elite helps to ensure that you have all the equipment that you need).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Life Assurance provided by Aviva.
• Bupa private health insurance.
• 2 fully paid volunteering days per year.