The Senior Manager for Special Operations and Transformation is responsible for driving understanding of, & solutions for, our most exciting opportunities & pressing problems. This includes growth projects, such as launching new verticals, or operational improvements, such as reducing our carbon footprint or food waste. The team works across all aspects of operations from menu planning, to inbound logistics, production, & on to the final customer experience. 

HelloFresh is seeking an individual for this role who thrives in navigating ambiguity, excels in strategic thinking, & possesses a unique talent for creative problem-solving. You will also need to have strong stakeholder management skills, able to organize diverse teams across the business to deliver the best possible results for customers

What You Will Be Doing:

• Strategic Thinking: Develop, refine, & execute strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals & values.
• Decision Making: Employ strong data-driven decision-making skills, using data as a guiding tool. 
• Conceptualization & Ideation: Translate vague or complex ideas into tangible & strategic plans, demonstrating a keen ability to extract key insights & opportunities even in the face of uncertainty.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Actively identify hurdles & bottlenecks, applying creative problem-solving skills to find optimal solutions. 
• Project Management: Oversee projects from initiation to completion, managing timelines, resources, & stakeholders effectively. Drive a culture of accountability & ensure milestones are met.
• Communication: Clearly articulate strategies, decisions, & reasoning to various stakeholders. Build consensus & alignment through effective communication.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify & mitigate risks associated with projects. Develop contingency plans & adapt strategies as needed.
• Accuracy in Estimation: Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy in estimating project timelines, resource requirements, & potential challenges. 

Who You Are:

• Have a consulting or strategic project background, preferably (but not required) within an operational setting
• An innovative thinker who thrives on solving complex problems, constantly seeking new & inventive solutions.
• A creative problem solver who possess a unique ability to identify hurdles & devise creative solutions to remove obstacles
• An individual who has huge ownership & passion
• An effective communicator who can clearly conveys ideas, decisions, & strategies, fostering understanding & collaboration among stakeholders.
• You leverage data for informed decision-making, maintaining agility & adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Proactive Project Manager who manages projects efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met, risks are mitigated, & objectives are achieved.

What you will get in return:

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
Company pension scheme
Gym membership
Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
Electric vehicle scheme
Free professional development & coaching memberships
Mental health first aiders & an employee assistance programme
Dog friendly office! (London site only)
If in the office, enjoy a free breakfast every day
Eye care scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Group Life Assurance

Location: The HelloFresh Farm, 60 Worship Street, EC2A 2EZ, London 

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. Hybrid working - 50/50 remote working & flexible start/finish times 

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed & if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health & safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, & safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately & actively raise health & safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.