About Performance Energy
Performance Energy is a specialist global workforce solutions business delivering technical manpower across the energy sector. We partner with some of the world’s leading operators and service companies, supplying high-calibre technical professionals across offshore, drilling, completions, intervention, production and emerging energy projects across more than 50 countries.
As we continue to grow internationally, we’re looking for an Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations function, ensuring every mobilisation, compliance process, operational system and internal standard is delivered consistently as we continue to scale globally.
Why This Role Matters
The Global Operations Manager is responsible for the performance, quality and consistency of the operations function. This role exists to ensure every worker is mobilised correctly, every compliance obligation is met, every operational process is followed and every internal standard is maintained.
Working closely with the Operations Director, Sales, Delivery, SA&R and Finance, you’ll ensure the operational function supports commercial growth while protecting the business from operational, financial and compliance risk.
The responsibility of international office & trade set up extends to this position also.
The Opportunity
This is a management role with responsibility for operational delivery, people leadership and continuous improvement.
You’ll lead the Operations team, manage operational performance, develop your people and ensure the business has the systems, governance and operational discipline required to support international growth.
Success is measured by the quality of the operation you build, the people you develop and the standards you maintain.
What You’ll Own
- Lead the Operations team and manage day-to-day operational performance.
- Manage the welfare, development, onboarding and performance of Operations team members.
- Deliver the internal Operations Management Programme and support competency development.
- Maintain operational KPIs and provide regular reporting on team performance.
- Complete final operational and compliance sign-off for assigned accounts and regions.
- Build, maintain and enforce operational SOPs and audit-ready evidence across the function.
- Manage vendor selection, onboarding and ongoing supplier performance.
- Build and maintain country trade packs to support international operations.
- Identify, implement and improve operational systems, automation and AI-driven efficiencies.
- Own operational governance, audit controls and ISO process compliance.
- Manage operational budgets, protecting margin and reducing operational leakage.
- Manage operational equipment, system access and internal provisioning.
- Handle HR matters relating to the Operations team and support employee development.
- Work closely with Sales, Delivery, SA&R and Finance to ensure operational readiness across every mobilisation.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role is measured by the consistency, quality and efficiency of the operations function.
- Operational KPIs are consistently achieved and reported.
- Mobilisations are delivered accurately and on time.
- Compliance standards and governance processes are maintained across all operations.
- Operational systems remain audit-ready with accurate data and documentation.
- Vendor performance supports reliable service delivery and commercial objectives.
- Country trade packs are maintained and support international expansion.
- Process improvements and automation increase operational efficiency.
- The Operations team is developed, supported and performing to a consistently high standard.
What You’ll Bring
You’ll likely be someone who:
- Leads with accountability, structure and consistency.
- Makes sound operational decisions under pressure.
- Builds scalable systems and improves operational processes.
- Protects the business through strong governance and attention to detail.
- Understands the commercial impact of operational performance.
- Develops people through coaching, clear expectations and continuous feedback.
- Builds collaborative relationships across multiple business functions.
- Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and technology.
Essential Experience
- Previous experience managing an operations function within recruitment, workforce solutions or a similar operational environment.
- Experience leading and developing operational teams.
- Experience managing compliance, mobilisation or workforce operations.
- Experience developing and implementing operational processes and SOPs.
- Experience managing operational KPIs and reporting.
- Experience working within governance, compliance or audit-driven environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience using CRM or operational management systems.
Desirable Experience
- International workforce mobilisation experience.
- Experience supporting global contractor operations.
- Experience implementing AI, automation or operational technology improvements.
- Energy, Engineering or Technical recruitment experience.
- Experience managing vendors, suppliers or international service partners.
- Knowledge of international compliance, visa or worker mobilisation processes.
Why Join Performance Energy?
This is an opportunity to lead the operational function of a growing international business while helping build the systems, people and standards that will support our next phase of growth.
We’re building a business that values accountability, continuous improvement and high performance. We invest in ambitious people, promote on performance and believe operational excellence is fundamental to delivering exceptional service to both our clients and workforce.
If you’re looking for a role where you can improve systems, develop people and build an operations function that supports global growth, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply
If you have the operational leadership experience, commercial awareness and passion for building high-performing operational teams, we’d welcome your application.
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