Senior Manager: Operations Job in Johannesburg
Job Description
The Senior Manager: Operations job in Johannesburg entails overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day activities within a company’s operations department. It requires strong leadership skills to manage a team effectively, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to company policies and procedures. The Senior Manager will be responsible for implementing strategies to improve productivity, streamline processes, and enhance overall performance. Additionally, they will collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement initiatives and uphold high standards of quality and customer satisfaction in alignment with organizational goals.
Responsibilities of Senior Manager: Operations Job
- Understanding and de-coding Absa’s corporate real estate objectives to ensure that the individual delivers to these objectives.
- Input into Strategy and planning –Workplace, relocation occupancy management, and change management.
- Stakeholder engagement with the Corporate Real Estate regional leadership team and senior leadership teams within the business.
- Drive the collection of accurate data to facilitate a current view of both demand and desk supply across Absa, inclusive of headcount databases and business impacts and risks.
- Input into occupancy management and occupancy management strategies, driving Absa’s corporate real estate objectives.
- Restack and refurbishment relocation planning, and implementation of these plans, inclusive of driving coherent working together with other Absa vendors.
- Flight plan sequencing and logistics per specific projects. Manage team to deliver on these plans effectively.
- Manage the Absa occupancy data within Absa’s preferred application.
- Ensure that systems (WebCore, Condeco, Sensors, Workday, Horizon Swipe Data) processes and checks are in place to guarantee that occupancy data is maintained.
- Accurate cost allocation data, principles, and policies are always maintained.
- Provide data-driven insights around cost savings opportunities.
- Input into real estate portfolio in terms of rationalization, utilization, and transfer pricing methodology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience in a senior operations management role, ideally within a relevant industry or sector.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with the capacity to effectively lead and motivate a diverse team.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive informed decision-making and process improvements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at various levels.
- A track record of implementing operational strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools for project management, data analysis, and reporting.
