Director - Strategic Operations

7 days ago


Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Hunterphilips Full time

About Hunterphilips

Hunterphilips is a global leader in the energy sector, serving customers worldwide with a team of over 20,000 employees across 80 countries. Our company equips 90% of power utilities globally, providing reliable and efficient power transmission solutions. We offer a wide range of products and services, including power electronics, high-voltage equipment, automation and protection, software solutions, and project management services. Our Projects & Service division provides turnkey projects, consulting, electrical balance of plant, HV substations, and maintenance and asset management services. With a $8B backlog and 11,000 ongoing projects, we are committed to delivering commercially and operationally quantifiable benefits to our customers.

Job Summary

The Solution Owner is a key role within our organization, responsible for the competitiveness of our reference solutions. This position leads action plans, involving engineering teams, sourcing and procurement teams, and operation teams to bring commercially and operationally quantifiable benefits to our solutions. A reference solution is a baselined design that encompasses the best practices from previous projects, covering all elements of a converter station, including strategic, technical, and commercial aspects. The Solution Owner will actively engage with external activities, such as Cigre, IEC, and industry conferences, to promote Hunterphilips and its capabilities aligned with our business unit.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Solution Definition: Develop and maintain technical solutions based on customer needs analysis, monitoring market expectations and competition actions/innovations, and understanding portfolio-related to the solution and freedom to operate.

2. Strategic Management

1. Monitor market expectations and competition actions/innovations.
2. Understand portfolio-related to the solution and freedom to operate.
3. Recommend major R&D investments as necessary to follow market divergence.
4. Technical gap management (make or buy) R&D requirements definition to maintain and/or develop the solution and CI.

3. Technical Coordination

1. Chair technical change management reviews.
2. Drive coordination between business functions.
3. Product care liaison.

4. Commercial Management

1. Cost review and challenge scope definition between Hunterphilips and partners.
2. Programme review and challenge.

5. External Engagement

1. Build market-place visibility through external engagement.



  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Full time

    Job OverviewSenior Strategic Business Partner - Commercial ServicesGrade IThe Commercial Services division plays a crucial role within the Enabling Services Directorate at Staffordshire Police. Our mission is to equip our operational teams with the necessary resources to effectively carry out their essential duties. Currently, the Commercial Services team...


  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Kemp Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleKemp Recruitment is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the operations of a well-established industrial company in the Stafford area.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee daily plant operations to ensure efficient production and high standards of health and safety.Lead and motivate a team to achieve operational excellence.Manage the financial...


  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Kemp Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleKemp Recruitment is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the operations of a well-established industrial company in the Stafford area.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee daily plant operations to ensure efficient production and high standards of health and safety.Lead and motivate a team to achieve operational excellence.Manage the financial...


  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Finning Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Strategic Procurement Leader to join our team at Finning. As a key member of our procurement function, you will play a critical role in driving our strategic objectives and delivering business value through effective procurement practices.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement strategic...


  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Finning Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Strategic Procurement Leader to join our team at Finning. As a key member of our procurement function, you will play a critical role in driving our strategic objectives and delivering business value through effective procurement practices.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement strategic...


  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Finning Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Procurement Leader to join our team at Finning. As a key member of our procurement function, you will play a critical role in driving business growth and improving operational efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement strategic procurement plans to achieve business objectives...


  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Finning Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Procurement Leader to join our team at Finning. As a key member of our procurement function, you will play a critical role in driving business growth and improving operational efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement strategic procurement plans to achieve business objectives...


  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Finning Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Procurement Leader to join our team at Finning. As a key member of our procurement function, you will play a critical role in driving our strategic objectives and delivering business value through effective procurement practices.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement strategic...

  • Financial Director

    3 hours ago


    Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Cedar Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Financial DirectorJob Type: ContractLocation: MidlandsJob Description:Cedar Recruitment is partnering with a successful Private Equity-backed business to find an experienced Financial Director to join their team on a 3-6 month contract basis.About the Company:The company is a leading provider of data centre services, with a strong track record of...

  • Financial Director

    2 hours ago


    Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Cedar Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Financial DirectorJob Type: ContractLocation: MidlandsJob Description:Cedar Recruitment is partnering with a successful Private Equity-backed business to find an experienced Financial Director to join their team on a 3-6 month contract basis.About the Company:The company is a leading provider of data centre services, with a strong track record of...


  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Finning International Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our procurement and supply chain efforts as a Strategic Procurement Leader. This role will oversee the entirety of the Non-Cat supply of products and services, including Fleet management.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Deliver Strategic GoalsDevelop and deliver procurement function strategic goals and...

  • Executive Director

    6 days ago


    Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join our Executive Team. As a strategic leader, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategies that underpin our services, ensuring they are sustainable, innovative, and aligned with our commitment to delivering the highest...

  • Executive Director

    5 days ago


    Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join our Executive Team. As a strategic leader, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategies that underpin our services, ensuring they are sustainable, innovative, and aligned with our commitment to delivering the highest...

  • Sales Director

    2 weeks ago


    Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Universal Business Team Full time

    Exciting Opportunity: Sales Leadership Role at Universal Business TeamWe are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Sales Director role at Universal Business Team, a well-established and dynamic organization. This pivotal position will involve spearheading sales growth, providing strategic direction and leadership to the sales team. The...


  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Finning International Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Procurement Leader to join our team at Finning International. As a key member of our procurement function, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement plans that drive business growth and excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Implement Strategic...

  • Sales Director

    5 days ago


    Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Universal Business Team Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly experienced and ambitious Sales Director to join our Universal Business Team as a key member of our leadership team. As a Sales Director, you will play a fundamental role in driving future sales growth and providing vision, direction, and leadership for our sales team.The ideal candidate will have deep experience of the...

  • Sales Director

    6 days ago


    Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Universal Business Team Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly experienced and ambitious Sales Director to join our Universal Business Team as a key member of our leadership team. As a Sales Director, you will play a fundamental role in driving future sales growth and providing vision, direction, and leadership for our sales team.The ideal candidate will have deep experience of the...


  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Murchington Consulting Ltd Full time

    About the RoleMurchington Consulting Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Strategic Business Leader to join our team as a Managing Consultant. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading a small team of recruiters and driving business growth in the technology recruitment sector.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a small team of...


  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Murchington Consulting Ltd Full time

    About the RoleMurchington Consulting Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Strategic Business Leader to join our team as a Managing Consultant. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading a small team of recruiters and driving business growth in the technology recruitment sector.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a small team of...


  • Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Staffordshire Police Full time

    Join Our Dynamic Team at Staffordshire PoliceAre you a skilled Project Coordinator seeking a rewarding opportunity? Staffordshire Police is looking for a dedicated individual to fill a pivotal role within our Strategic Change Team. We are in search of a professional who can effectively manage and execute projects while adhering to established timelines,...