Business & Operational Manager - Digital Enablement Centre (DEC)

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion (at the go-forward perimeter), operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE listed on Euronext Paris. 

The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space. 

About the Role

We’re looking for a Business & Operational Manager to play a pivotal role in driving the success of our Digital Enablement Centre (DEC) within the UK Defence account.

This is a high-impact, senior manager-level role focused on turning innovation into real, contract-ready outcomes. You will sit at the intersection of business development, operations, delivery and innovation, ensuring the DEC is not only adopted but actively shaping Defence capabilities.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Atos and our client's organisation, helping translate concepts into funded opportunities and operational delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

Driving Opportunity & Growth

• Link DEC capabilities to Defence priorities, mission outcomes and live programmes
• Support opportunity qualification, shaping and pipeline conversion
• Contribute to bids (RFIs, ITTs) and help translate interest into funded scope

Operational Leadership

• Act as the on-site DEC lead in Andover for key engagements and activities
• Coordinate delivery across the DEC lifecycle: discover, define, build, prove, transition
• Drive operational readiness, risk management and governance alignment

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent Atos confidently with senior military officers and client stakeholders
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across industry partners and suppliers
• Lead workshops, reviews, demonstrations and site engagements

Commercial & Delivery Alignment

• Work with sales, finance and commercial teams to align opportunities to contracts and frameworks
• Ensure delivery is commercially coherent, outcome-led and evidence-based
• Support partner onboarding and cross-functional coordination

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Champion practical innovation, including the use of AI and automation
• Help improve service efficiency, decision-making and delivery quality
• Contribute to continuous improvement across DEC operations

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have Experience

• Experience shaping or supporting complex Public Sector / Defence opportunities
• Proven contribution to bids, proposals and structured sales processes
• Strong operational judgement in complex or secure environments
• Ability to coordinate across technical, delivery and commercial teams
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes

Key Strengths

• Commercial awareness (pricing logic, delivery risk, frameworks)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Structured, organised and outcome-driven mindset
• Ability to translate customer needs into actionable workstreams

Nice to Have

• Experience within Defence, National Security or Public Sector transformation
• Exposure to secure environments or integration facilities
• Experience working with partner ecosystems or running demonstrations and site visits

Why Join Us?

• Work at the forefront of Defence digital transformation and innovation
• Engage directly with senior military stakeholders and strategic programmes
• Shape how emerging technologies (AI, automation) are applied in real-world missions
• Be part of a high-visibility initiative with real impact on national capability

Your Future with Atos

• Clear pathway into senior leadership within Defence and large-scale programmes
• Access to extensive training, certifications and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work across complex, high-profile transformation initiatives

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC clearance.
• Location: UK-based. Remote working is available, with national mobility required.

Benefits

• 25 days paid leave + National Holidays
• Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%
• Private Medical Cover
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Flex Benefits Program

 
We are a care leaver friendly employer, if you require additional support with your application, please contact our recruiter or send an email to our dedicated email.
As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all applicants, especially, differently abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed and willing to making reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs.

 
If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via our dedicated mailbox: UK-Recruitment-Support@atos.net or directly to the responsible recruiter Elvira Dupcheva on elvira.dupcheva@atos.ai

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