Senior Business Operations Manager
The Schréder Group is a global leader in outdoor lighting and sustainability innovation, operating across five continents in over 70 countries. We transform cities, industries, sports venues, and communities into smart urban ecosystems through advanced LED technology and intelligent lighting control systems that reduce carbon footprints and energy consumption.Ligman North America, part of the Schréder Group, is based in Hillsboro, Oregon and specializes in high-quality, outdoor urban decorative lighting. Ligman North America offers a diverse portfolio of innovative lighting solutions tailored to architects, landscape architects, lighting designers, and engineers. We are dedicated to enhancing public spaces, promoting safety, and delivering sustainable, energy-efficient lighting products that contribute to vibrant and resilient communities.We are currently hiring for a Senior Business Operations Manager to join our Ligman North America team and contribute to our mission of creating beautifully illuminated and sustainable environments.**This role is required to be onsite in our Hillsboro location. The Senior Business Operations Manager oversees day‑to‑day operations and logistics, inventory, and production activities while leading strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and scalability. This role is responsible for driving change management, leading system migrations, and building robust reporting frameworks that support data‑driven decision‑making. Success requires a blend of hands‑on operational leadership and the ability to guide teams through process, technology, and organizational transitions. The leader will oversee Inventory/Logistics/Sourcing/Manufacturing teams.Main Responsibilities: Operational Leadership - Manage daily operations across manufacturing, inventory and logistics functions to meet production, quality, and safety targets.Strategic Sourcing - Coordinate with key external partners, service providers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive cost-out, fulfillment, and redundant supply chain initiatives.Change Management - Lead organizational and process changes, ensuring clear communication, stakeholder alignment, training, and adoption across teams.System Migration & Implementation - Oversee planning, testing, rollout, and stabilization of new systems (ERP, WMS, MES, or related platforms), ensuring minimal disruption to operations.Reporting & Analytics - Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and operational reports that provide visibility into performance, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities for internal ops and suppliers.Process Optimization - Identify inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.Team Development - Coach, mentor, and develop team leaders and frontline staff to build a high‑performing, transparent, accountable team cultur...