Join Pax8 as our Director of Operations and Drive Innovation, Excellence and Growth This is a hybrid role based at our office in Bristol, UK. We encourage you to apply even if you are not based close to Bristol as the role can have Farnborough as the primary location as well. We are looking for a leader who thrives in unstructured environments and is comfortable working in areas where they may not be an expert. Whether it’s integrating new business functions, refining underdeveloped processes, or solving unique operational challenges, the ideal candidate will have the ability to learn quickly, collaborate effectively, and drive results in unfamiliar territory. The Director of Operations will play a crucial role in advancing AI adoption and automation initiatives across the organization. From optimizing internal processes to enhancing customer experiences, you will lead projects that leverage AI-driven insights to improve efficiency and scalability. This requires a forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to integrating emerging technologies into daily operations. As Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, optimizing project management processes, and leading high-performing teams to success. You will work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic frameworks that enhance efficiency, scalability, and stakeholder engagement. This role is perfect for a seasoned operations leader who is skilled in aligning business objectives with project execution, ensuring that Pax8 remains at the forefront of cloud commerce innovation. About Pax8 Pax8 is the technology marketplace of the future, linking partners, vendors, and small to midsized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support. With a global partner ecosystem of over 35,000 managed service providers, Pax8 empowers SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security. Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale, Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem. More about Pax8: For all you, tech minded people: discover our Marketplace Best Companies: Awarded Number 50 in the UKs Best Companies Our Journey from the US to EMEA: Pax8 UK HQ - Bristol Office Opening Get a feel for our progress, culture and how we constantly strive to be better and do better below: Taste our values & culture here: Pax8 and our people Check our HR Leaders people ethos here: Our People and Culture Team See our progress in Awards: Spotlight Awards Scott Chasin: Exciting Times - meet our new CEO UK Website: Pax8 UK It's an exciting time to join us as Pax8, as we have just been certified as a “Great Place to Work”. As Director of Operations, you will: Optimize Project Management: Implement standardized project management methodologies, ensuring high-quality project delivery across Pax8. Drive Operational Excellence: Champion best practices, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency for sustained business growth. Manage Executive Stakeholder Relationships: Align project goals with strategic objectives, ensuring clear communication and measurable value. Develop and Lead High-Performing Teams: Foster a collaborative, innovative environment that promotes continuous improvement and scalable processes. Drive your own personal development and performance improvements by participating in learning paths Our servant leaders put employees first and we are about delivering exceptional employee experience to inspire customer experience. We are Pax8 where our employee experience meets customer experience - come and be "work happy" with us You'll be ideal for us if you have: Substantial experience with Strategic Project Management Experience in Scaling Processes and Managing Global Operations Experience in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously Ability to identify and implement best practices Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with executives and key stakeholders Proficiency in proactive risk identification and mitigation A mindset of fostering continuous improvement through feedback-driven process Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively across various levels of the organization Previous experience in managing teams is a must have To fulfil this role you should be resident in this country with a valid right to work. We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points We believe in cultivating an environment where there are a diversity of perspectives. We review and acknowledge every application using real humans - please look out for a response from us to your application in your inbox but check spam too We take pride in our diverse and multicultural work environment, where communication is key. Our team collectively speaks more than 23 languages, reflecting the richness of our global community. We celebrate language diversity, but we also value effective cross border collaboration business communication. You should be proficient in both the local country language and possess a strong command of business English to ensure seamless collaboration and understanding across our dynamic team. Salary & Benefits Basic Salary up to £79,000 – £99,000 per annum - depending on experience Bonus scheme 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Dedicated time for training and personal development Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning Private healthcare covered by Bupa Dental Plan covered by Unum Health & Wellbeing coaching support Life Assurance Income Protection Royal London Workplace pension scheme Pax8 Cycle to Work Support Scheme Available Fun and frequent company and team socials Share Options after qualifying period Designated Office & Working pattern Tech set up to support great Home and In-office working Hybrid & Home Office Working 9-5:30 Monday to Friday – with flexibility required Pax8 Bristol Office Environment Amazing brand new offices at The Distillery City Centre location within a 5 minute walk from Temple Meads Station Set across 3 floors with natural light, break out rooms, balcony spaces and a wellness area Games area with X-Box, Table-Tennis, Air-Hockey and Pool Table State-of-the-art Top Brewer Coffee Machines on every floor Dedicated desks with laptop dock and two monitors Regular social and community events Work Environment The modern workplace is in our DNA so working from home is not a problem. However, teamwork is also valuable, so we do encourage you to regularly come together in our fantastic new offices for social events, fun and shared success We offer an international and dynamic job with a high degree of responsibility and fun, in one of the coolest and fastest growing industries in the world: IT. There is plenty of room for personal growth and you will be working closely with your energetic and skilled team mates. If you struggle to get “time out” we’re happy to accommodate early/late conversations and interview times or if you have any queries you can ring the Talent Partner, Iulius Brezeanu, managing this role on 31880028245. (No Agencies Please) What’s in it for you? There’s plenty of scope for a talented individual to progress quickly in this opportunity or to other internal options (internal mobility in 2023 was 34%) as we grow and expand. We have our very own internal academy (the Pax8 University) for personal development plus access to Learning & Development specialist trainers and extensive "born in the cloud" mentors available for your growth. We’ll provide the opportunity stretch and projects to help you thrive and see exactly what you need to achieve to get to the next level. Why Pax8? Our mission is to be the world’s favourite marketplace to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life. As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake information verification checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks will be completed for UK candidates only, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, Vero. Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records. Equal Opportunities Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with GDPR best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes. 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