Senior Business Operations Manager

Anaplan

  • York
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers' success and to our Winning Culture.Our customers rank among the who's who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins - big and small.Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, -based and disciplined in execution, you'll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let's build what's next - together!Location: York, UK
Reports to: VP, Business OperationsAbout the RoleWe are looking for a dynamic and strategic Senior Business Operations Manager to lead and scale our multi-faceted Business Operations team within the Global Product and Technology Organization (GPTO). This is a high-impact leadership role where you will define the operational vision, shape strategy, and drive execution across multiple domains including Product Operations and UX/Business Operations.As a trusted partner to senior leadership, you will deliver operational excellence, streamline processes, and enable our teams to operate at scale with clarity, rigor, and agility.Your RoleStrategic Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Operations Managers across diverse functional areas.
  • Define and communicate the Business Operations vision, strategy, and roadmap to align with company priorities.
  • Drive a culture of excellence through professional development, performance management, and team growth.
Operational Strategy & Frameworks
  • Own and evolve operational frameworks, including roadmap governance and UX operations models.
  • Ensure accuracy, clarity, and impact of executive-level reporting and leadership review materials.
  • Champion process optimization initiatives that increase speed, alignment, and scalability across the product development lifecycle.
High-Impact Programs & Execution
  • Lead strategy and execution of high-visibility initiatives, including product advisory boards and executive steering committees.
  • Design and implement operational plans that unify global product and technology efforts under a consistent, scalable model.
Executive Partnership & Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Serve as a key partner to Product and Engineering leadership, driving alignment on strategy, priorities, and execution.
  • Establish governance models and reporting cadences to ensure seamless collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
  • Represent Business Operations in executive forums, clearly communicating progress, risks, and strategic recommendations.
Your Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
  • 7+ years' experience in business or product operations, with proven impact at scale.
  • 3+ years' people leadership experience, including managing managers or leads.
  • Experience overseeing multiple operational domains (Product Ops, UX Ops, or broader Business Ops).
  • Proven success in setting and delivering operational strategy in a large-scale technology or SaaS environment.
  • Exceptional communication, executive presence, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
  • Scaling operations in a high-growth, global organization.
  • Strong knowledge of modern product development methodologies (Agile, SAFe) and SaaS product lifecycles.
  • Experience designing and running executive-level customer or advisory programs.
  • Strong financial and analytical acumen, including budget ownership and KPI definition.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren't just words on paper - this is what drives our innovation, it's how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Fraud Recruitment DisclaimerIt has come to our attention that fraudulent and fictitious job opportunities are being circulated on the Internet. Prospective candidates are being contacted by certain individuals, mainly through telephone calls, emails and correspondence, claiming they are representatives of Anaplan. The main purpose of these correspondences and announcements is to obtain privileged information from individuals.Anaplan does not:
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