Role Title: Area Operations ManagerLocation: Sheffield/ Hybrid - 3 days per week onsiteDuration: 8 monthsRate: 442 per day inside ir35 The Area Operations Manager is accountable for end-to-end Area COO activities, spanning financial oversight, workforce planning, and third-party/vendor management. The role partners closely with senior technology stakeholders to drive strategic delivery, ensure robust governance, and optimise operational performance across a complex, global environment.The role will be based in Sheffield, but some travel may be required. Key Responsibilities Own and lead all Area COO activities, including financial management, workforce planning, and vendor oversightSupport the design and execution of strategic initiatives, including business case development and benefits realisationLead and develop a global business management teamManage delivery against a significant annual operating plan across 65 countries, identifying and executing cost-saving opportunitiesOversee workforce lifecycle management - forecasting, hiring approvals, requisitions, and off-boardingManage rate setting, recharges, and billing to recover service costsLead and support vendor management activities, including risk oversight, performance management, negotiations, and competitive sourcing (RFI/RFP, major deals)Oversee purchase-to-pay processes, including spend approvals, purchase orders, and invoice sign-offProduce high-quality financial reporting and management information to enable ..... full job details .....