Vice President, Business Operations

JOB DETAILS

Job Title:

Vice President, Business Operations

Reports To:

CEO

Working Hours:

9:30am – 5:30pm

Place of Work: UK HQ, Mill Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5EU

Other:
Full Time - (Hybrid) 3 days on site / 2 WFH

RWS Global is the world leader in groundbreaking live moments across entertainment and sports, creating customized guest experiences spanning theatrical productions, live events, immersive destinations, multimedia, consumer products and more.

RWS Global is headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando, Sydney and Riyadh with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base. With a focus on entertainment and sports experiences, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivalled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals and performers worldwide.

The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Centre Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros.,

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The Vice President, Business Operations is responsible for leading Operational Excellence across RWS Global, ensuring that business processes, systems, governance, and operational strategies support the organisation’s growth and delivery objectives.

This role provides executive leadership across Continuous Improvement and Information Technology with a focus on enterprise maturity, process governance, reporting, and organisational effectiveness. Working closely with the Executive & Senior Leadership teams, the VP, Business Operations will develop scalable operational frameworks that enable efficient delivery across multiple business units, regions, and functions.

The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with operational execution, drive transformation change, improve organisational performance, and ensure the business has the processes, technology, and structure required to scale effectively.

This role is suited for a highly experienced leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, and globally connected environment.

Operational Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute the global Operations strategy aligned with company objectives and growth plans.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to improve organizational effectiveness and operational performance.
• Lead operational planning and governance across multiple business functions and regions.
• Create scalable frameworks to support company growth, transformation, and service delivery.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives across business functions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and optimize processes.
• Establish operational standards, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and data-driven decision making.

Information Technology

• Provide executive oversight of business systems, operational platforms, and process automation initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure technology supports the needs of the business by having a complete understanding of company‑wide process.
• Champion adoption of new technologies and operational best practices to drive transformational change.
• Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and process aligns with the needs of the business and the needs of the departments.

Performance & Reporting

• Establish and monitor key operational…