Dynamic Senior Operations Manager – International Tech Services Starting from 3.500 € gross/monthMadeira, Portugal - physical presence required We are building our operational and financial command center in Madeira.This is the decision hub of an international tech and technical services company.If you want real authority, real responsibility, and real impact, keep reading.Your Mission Run the daily operational engine of our international business from Madeira.You hold delegated authority for daily operational and commercial decisions.You will manage:
* Client contracts & pricing approvals
* Assignment of developers and technical teams
* Supplier onboarding & contract control
* Invoice approvals & financial validation
* Compliance documentation across jurisdictions
* Weekly operational management meetings
You collaborate daily with our international Operations team and BusinessDevelopment team.Clients escalate to the Operations team.Suppliers report to the Operations team.The Madeira Operations Manager reports directly to the CEO.What You'll Actually Do Commercial & Contract Authority Approve and sign client contractsValidate pricing, margins & scope changesHandle disputes and contract decisionsOperational Control Assign developers and technical teams to projectsApprove timesheets before invoicingManage replacements & performance issuesSupplier Authority Approve supplier contractsControl onboarding/offboardingEnforce internal rulesFinancial Control Generate and approve invoicesValidate supplier invoicesMonitor profitability & KPIsCompliance Oversight Maintain compliance logsEnsure proper documentation per jurisdictionBe first contact point for legal/compliance mattersWho You Are • Strong operational thinker
* Very well structured, decisive, hands-on, reliable
* Natural in documenting, control and follow-up
* Used to fast-paced, international environment
* Comfortable with financial validation
* Not afraid of responsibility and decision making
* Fluent in English
* Min. 5 - 10 years experience in previous very hands-on, operational functions
You combine:
* Strong reliability
* commercial authority
* operational coordination
* light financial control
* compliance awareness
* international mindset
And very important:You live physically in Madeira. This is not remote.This is not hybrid-from-mainland.We are building substance locally.What You Get • Full-time, long-term assignment on the payroll
* Attractive salary starting from 3.500 € gross/month, depending on experience
* After 1 year, option for variable fee, based on KPIs
* Real authority, not symbolic responsibility
* Direct exposure to international operations
* Strategic growth role
* Fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Little bureaucracy.No corporate theatre.But daily hands-on execution.Apply now !elena@work-force.be