Executive Operations Manager

The Role:

We are looking for a driven and highly execution-focused Executive Operations Manager to act as the right hand to the CEO of a listed company. This role sits at the heart of the management team and plays a key part in driving the company agenda, ensuring alignment, and turning strategy into action. 

This is a hands-on position for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is hungry to learn and grow. 

As an Executive Operations Manager, you are expected to:

• Work directly with the CEO to drive strategic priorities and company initiatives. 
• Act as the CEO’s operational partner, ensuring follow-through on key decisions and projects. 
• Prepare materials, updates, and insights to support executive decision-making. 
• Track company priorities and monitor progress, proactively identifying risks and bottlenecks. 
• Drive accountability and alignment across the management team. 
• Support the translation of strategy into clear operational plans and measurable outcomes. 
• Participate in management team discussions and coordinate cross-functional initiatives. 
• Facilitate leadership meetings and ensure follow-up on actions and decisions. Assist in evaluating new initiatives, partnerships, and growth opportunities. 
• Support continuous improvement of processes and operational efficiency. 
• Be deeply involved in day-to-day operations to ensure smooth business performance. 
• Identify opportunities to optimise workflows and processes. 
• Step in to solve problems quickly and proactively as they arise. 
• Step in to lead meetings and drive discussions when management team members are unavailable. 

• 3–4+ years of experience in operations, strategy, consulting, business management, or similar roles. 
• Experience working closely with senior leadership is highly desirable. 
• Highly organised with exceptional execution and follow-through. 
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. 
• Proactive, forward-thinking, and comfortable challenging the status quo. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Agile using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). 
• Scandinavian language skills are a plus. 
• Driven, ambitious, and eager to learn. 
• Assertive and confident, able to push initiatives forward. 
• Hands-on and comfortable working across strategic and operational topics. 
• High level of ownership and accountability.