We are looking for an Operations Manager to oversee business processes, improve operational efficiency, and support cross-functional execution across the organization. This role is suited to a hands-on professional who can identify inefficiencies, bring structure to day-to-day operations, and work closely with leadership to deliver consistent business performance. You will play a key role in improving workflows, reporting, vendor coordination, and internal service delivery. This is a fully on-site position based in central Paris.Nous recherchons un Operations Manager pour superviser les processus opérationnels, améliorer l’efficacité interne et soutenir l’exécution transversale dans l’organisation. Ce poste convient à un professionnel opérationnel capable d’identifier les inefficacités, d’apporter de la structure aux activités quotidiennes et de travailler étroitement avec la direction pour garantir une performance constante. Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans l’amélioration des flux de travail, du reporting, de la coordination des fournisseurs et de la qualité de service interne. Ce poste est basé à Paris, en présentiel.Key ResponsibilitiesManage daily operational processes across internal teams, ensuring work is coordinated, documented, and delivered efficientlyReview existing workflows and identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or automate recurring activitiesPartner with leadership to track operational priorities, project timelines, risks, and business performance indicatorsCoordinate with finance, HR, legal, IT, and administrative teams to support smooth cross-functional executionDevelop and maintain operating procedures, process maps, reporting templates, and internal documentationMonitor vendor performance, supplier processes, and service-level expectationsSupport budgeting, resource planning, and operational reporting activities where requiredLead process improvement initiatives to reduce delays, errors, and manual workPrepare operational reports, dashboards, and updates for senior stakeholdersSupport internal governance, meeting cadence, and follow-up on key business actionsResponsabilités principalesGérer les processus opérationnels quotidiens des équipes internes, en veillant à ce que les activités soient coordonnées, documentées et réalisées efficacementAnalyser les flux de travail existants et identifier les opportunités de simplification, de standardisation ou d’automatisation des activités récurrentesCollaborer avec la direction pour suivre les priorités opérationnelles, les calendriers de projets, les risques et les indicateurs de performanceCoordonner les interactions entre les équipes finance, RH, juridique, IT et administration afin de garantir une exécution transversale fluideDévelopper et maintenir les procédures opérationnelles, les cartographies de processus, les modèles de reporting et la documentation interneSuivre la performance des fournisseurs, les processus de prestation et les attentes en matière de niveau de serviceSoutenir les activités de budgétisation, de planification des ressources et de reporting opérationnel selon les besoinsDiriger les initiatives d’amélioration des processus afin de réduire les retards, les erreurs et les tâches manuellesPréparer des rapports opérationnels, tableaux de bord et mises à jour pour les parties prenantes seniorsSoutenir la gouvernance interne, le rythme des réunions et le suivi des actions clés de l’entrepriseRequirementsDegree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Management, Finance, or a related disciplineFluent in English and French, written and verbalStrong experience in operations management, business management, process improvement, or cross-functional project coordinationProven ability to improve processes and bring structure to complex operating environmentsStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, track performance, and present recommendationsComfortable working with senior stakeholders and multiple business functionsHigh proficiency with Microsoft Office, workflow tools, reporting systems, and business platformsStrong organizational skills with excellent follow-through and attention to detailPreferred QualificationsExperience in a regulated, international, or multi-entity business environmentExposure to operational risk, vendor management, or internal control processesExperience implementing new systems, workflows, or reporting toolsProject management certification or Lean Six Sigma training advantageousPrior experience supporting executive leadership or business transformation initiativesExigencesDiplôme en administration des affaires, gestion des opérations, management, finance ou domaine connexeMaîtrise du français et de l’anglais, à l’écrit comme à l’oralSolide expérience en gestion des opérations, management d’entreprise, amélioration des processus ou coordination de projets transversesCapacité démontrée à améliorer les processus et à structurer des environnements opérationnels complexesSolides compétences analytiques, avec la capacité d’interpréter les données, de suivre la performance et de présenter des recommandationsAisance dans la collaboration avec des parties prenantes seniors et plusieurs fonctions internesBonne maîtrise de Microsoft Office, des outils de workflow, des systèmes de reporting et des plateformes businessSolides compétences organisationnelles, avec un excellent suivi et une forte attention aux détailsQualifications souhaitéesExpérience dans un environnement réglementé, international ou multi-entitésExposition au risque opérationnel, à la gestion des fournisseurs ou aux processus de contrôle interneExpérience dans la mise en place de nouveaux systèmes, flux de travail ou outils de reportingCertification en gestion de projet ou formation Lean Six Sigma appréciéeExpérience préalable dans le soutien à la direction ou à des initiatives de transformation businessBenefitsBase Salary: €60,000 to €85,000 gross per annum, commensurate with experienceLeave: 25 days paid annual leave in line with French statutory entitlements, plus RTT days applicable to the roleLocation: Paris, France, on-siteAvantagesSalaire de base : 60 000 € à 85 000 € brut par an, selon l’expérienceCongés : 25 jours de congés payés conformément aux dispositions légales françaises, plus jours de RTT applicables au posteLocalisation : Paris, France, en présentielKeller is a recruitment agency that provides services to clients ranging from startups and non profits to multinational corporations. Keller emphasizes ethical search processes, attentive candidate care, and leadership placements that support long-term client outcomes.To learn more about the firm and about our candidate services - please visitKeller Executive Search: Recruitment and Headhunting ParisEqual Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination PolicyEqual Employment OpportunityKeller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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We support pay transparency and equal pay for equal work.Compliance with Employment LawsWe comply with all applicable EU directives and national employment laws covering recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, transfers, leave, and termination.Workplace HarassmentWe maintain a workplace free from harassment and discrimination of any kind based on protected characteristics.Data Protection & PrivacyPersonal data is processed in accordance with GDPR and applicable national data protection laws. 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Accordingly:We comply with all applicable national laws and regulations.Country-specific policy addenda are maintained where required.Local-language versions of policies will be provided where legally required.Candidates will be informed of relevant local employment laws during the recruitment process.Country-specific requirements are reviewed and updated regularly.Where national laws provide greater protections, those laws will prevail.Additional disclosures may be provided regarding pay transparency, working time, collective bargaining, data privacy, whistleblower protections, and other locally required matters.Information on country-specific policies is available by contacting assistance@kellerexecutivesearch.com.Genetic InformationWe do not request, require, or discriminate based on genetic information except where permitted by law.Local Law ComplianceKeller Executive Search and our clients comply with all applicable local employment laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we operate.Notice to ApplicantsThis position may be with Keller Executive Search or one of our clients. The specific employer will be identified during the recruitment process. Employment terms and legal requirements may vary based on employer and location.
We are looking for an Operations Manager to oversee business processes, improve operational efficiency, and support cross-functional execution across the organization. This role is suited to a hands-on professional who can identify inefficiencies, bring structure to day-to-day operations, and work closely with leadership to deliver consistent business performance. You will play a key role in improving workflows, reporting, vendor coordination, and internal service delivery. This is a fully on-site position based in central Paris.
Nous recherchons un Operations Manager pour superviser les processus opérationnels, améliorer l’efficacité interne et soutenir l’exécution transversale dans l’organisation. Ce poste convient à un professionnel opérationnel capable d’identifier les inefficacités, d’apporter de la structure aux activités quotidiennes et de travailler étroitement avec la direction pour garantir une performance constante. Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans l’amélioration des flux de travail, du reporting, de la coordination des fournisseurs et de la qualité de service interne. Ce poste est basé à Paris, en présentiel.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operational processes across internal teams, ensuring work is coordinated, documented, and delivered efficiently
- Review existing workflows and identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or automate recurring activities
- Partner with leadership to track operational priorities, project timelines, risks, and business performance indicators
- Coordinate with finance, HR, legal, IT, and administrative teams to support smooth cross-functional execution
- Develop and maintain operating procedures, process maps, reporting templates, and internal documentation
- Monitor vendor performance, supplier processes, and service-level expectations
- Support budgeting, resource planning, and operational reporting activities where required
- Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce delays, errors, and manual work
- Prepare operational reports, dashboards, and updates for senior stakeholders
- Support internal governance, meeting cadence, and follow-up on key business actions
Responsabilités principales
- Gérer les processus opérationnels quotidiens des équipes internes, en veillant à ce que les activités soient coordonnées, documentées et réalisées efficacement
- Analyser les flux de travail existants et identifier les opportunités de simplification, de standardisation ou d’automatisation des activités récurrentes
- Collaborer avec la direction pour suivre les priorités opérationnelles, les calendriers de projets, les risques et les indicateurs de performance
- Coordonner les interactions entre les équipes finance, RH, juridique, IT et administration afin de garantir une exécution transversale fluide
- Développer et maintenir les procédures opérationnelles, les cartographies de processus, les modèles de reporting et la documentation interne
- Suivre la performance des fournisseurs, les processus de prestation et les attentes en matière de niveau de service
- Soutenir les activités de budgétisation, de planification des ressources et de reporting opérationnel selon les besoins
- Diriger les initiatives d’amélioration des processus afin de réduire les retards, les erreurs et les tâches manuelles
- Préparer des rapports opérationnels, tableaux de bord et mises à jour pour les parties prenantes seniors
- Soutenir la gouvernance interne, le rythme des réunions et le suivi des actions clés de l’entreprise
Requirements
- Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Management, Finance, or a related discipline
- Fluent in English and French, written and verbal
- Strong experience in operations management, business management, process improvement, or cross-functional project coordination
- Proven ability to improve processes and bring structure to complex operating environments
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, track performance, and present recommendations
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and multiple business functions
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office, workflow tools, reporting systems, and business platforms
- Strong organizational skills with excellent follow-through and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a regulated, international, or multi-entity business environment
- Exposure to operational risk, vendor management, or internal control processes
- Experience implementing new systems, workflows, or reporting tools
- Project management certification or Lean Six Sigma training advantageous
- Prior experience supporting executive leadership or business transformation initiatives
Exigences
- Diplôme en administration des affaires, gestion des opérations, management, finance ou domaine connexe
- Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais, à l’écrit comme à l’oral
- Solide expérience en gestion des opérations, management d’entreprise, amélioration des processus ou coordination de projets transverses
- Capacité démontrée à améliorer les processus et à structurer des environnements opérationnels complexes
- Solides compétences analytiques, avec la capacité d’interpréter les données, de suivre la performance et de présenter des recommandations
- Aisance dans la collaboration avec des parties prenantes seniors et plusieurs fonctions internes
- Bonne maîtrise de Microsoft Office, des outils de workflow, des systèmes de reporting et des plateformes business
- Solides compétences organisationnelles, avec un excellent suivi et une forte attention aux détails
Qualifications souhaitées
- Expérience dans un environnement réglementé, international ou multi-entités
- Exposition au risque opérationnel, à la gestion des fournisseurs ou aux processus de contrôle interne
- Expérience dans la mise en place de nouveaux systèmes, flux de travail ou outils de reporting
- Certification en gestion de projet ou formation Lean Six Sigma appréciée
- Expérience préalable dans le soutien à la direction ou à des initiatives de transformation business
Benefits
- Base Salary: €60,000 to €85,000 gross per annum, commensurate with experience
- Leave: 25 days paid annual leave in line with French statutory entitlements, plus RTT days applicable to the role
- Location: Paris, France, on-site
Avantages
- Salaire de base : 60 000 € à 85 000 € brut par an, selon l’expérience
- Congés : 25 jours de congés payés conformément aux dispositions légales françaises, plus jours de RTT applicables au poste
- Localisation : Paris, France, en présentiel
Keller is a recruitment agency that provides services to clients ranging from startups and non profits to multinational corporations. Keller emphasizes ethical search processes, attentive candidate care, and leadership placements that support long-term client outcomes.
To learn more about the firm and about our candidate services - please visit
Keller Executive Search: Recruitment and Headhunting Paris
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
Equal Employment Opportunity
Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable EU and national laws.
Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplaces where all individuals are valued and supported.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable EU and national laws.
Compensation Transparency
Compensation will be disclosed in accordance with applicable legal requirements. We support pay transparency and equal pay for equal work.
Compliance with Employment Laws
We comply with all applicable EU directives and national employment laws covering recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, transfers, leave, and termination.
Workplace Harassment
We maintain a workplace free from harassment and discrimination of any kind based on protected characteristics.
Data Protection & Privacy
Personal data is processed in accordance with GDPR and applicable national data protection laws. Additional information is available at www.kellerexecutivesearch.com.
Pay Equity
We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and support compliance with applicable pay equity regulations.
Working Time & Leave
We comply with applicable laws regarding working hours, rest periods, leave entitlements, and employee well-being.
Health & Safety
We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with applicable EU and national regulations.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
AI tools may be used to support candidate screening and evaluation. AI is used solely to assist human decision-making and is never used to automatically reject candidates or make final hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by qualified professionals.
Employee Representation
We respect employees' rights to participate in works councils and other legally recognized forms of employee representation.
Country-Specific Compliance
While this policy provides an EU-wide framework, local employment laws may vary by country. Accordingly:
- We comply with all applicable national laws and regulations.
- Country-specific policy addenda are maintained where required.
- Local-language versions of policies will be provided where legally required.
- Candidates will be informed of relevant local employment laws during the recruitment process.
- Country-specific requirements are reviewed and updated regularly.
- Where national laws provide greater protections, those laws will prevail.
- Additional disclosures may be provided regarding pay transparency, working time, collective bargaining, data privacy, whistleblower protections, and other locally required matters.
- Information on country-specific policies is available by contacting assistance@kellerexecutivesearch.com.
Genetic Information
We do not request, require, or discriminate based on genetic information except where permitted by law.
Local Law Compliance
Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with all applicable local employment laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we operate.
Notice to Applicants
This position may be with Keller Executive Search or one of our clients. The specific employer will be identified during the recruitment process. Employment terms and legal requirements may vary based on employer and location.
Keller Executive Search International is a global executive search that recruits senior leaders for prominent brands and organizations. We offer full-spectrum services, such as Executive Search, Board Services, CEO Succession Planning, Executive Assessment, Business Culture Review, and Corporate Handover.
Keller Executive Search International is a global executive search that recruits senior leaders for prominent brands and organizations. We offer full-spectrum services, such as Executive Search, Board Services, CEO Succession Planning, Executive Assessment, Business Culture Review, and Corporate Handover.
