Role Title: Area Operations Manager Location: Sheffield/Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite Duration: 8 months Rate: £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 oversight Support the design and execution of strategic initiatives, including business case development and benefits realisation Lead and develop a global business management team Manage delivery against a significant annual operating plan across ~65 countries, identifying and executing cost-saving opportunities Oversee workforce life cycle management - forecasting, hiring approvals, requisitions, and off-boarding Manage rate setting, recharges, and billing to recover service costs Lead and support vendor management activities, including risk oversight, performance management, negotiations, and competitive sourcing (RFI/RFP, major deals) Oversee purchase-...