About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion (at the go-forward perimeter), operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

About Eviden

Eviden is the Atos Group brand for hardware and software products with c. € 1 billion in revenue, operating in 36 countries and comprising four business units advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems and vision AI. As a next-generation technology leader, Eviden offers a unique combination of hardware and software technologies for businesses, public sector and defense organizations and research institutions, helping them to create value out of their data. Bringing together more than 4,500 world-class talents and holding more than 2,100 patents, Eviden provides a strong portfolio of innovative and eco-efficient solutions in AI, computing, security, data and applications.

The Head of Operations – MCS will be responsible for driving operational excellence, governance, and performance across all MCS activities in France, this role ensures alignment with global MCS strategy and operating model. The accountability of the role includes proactive risk management, in line with Atos risk management processes, across both pre-sales and project execution phases.

The position ensures efficient delivery, compliance with regulatory standards (including defense sector requirements), and optimal resource utilization, supporting sustainable growth and delivery excellence.

Acting as a key link between global MCS governance and local execution, this role delivers strong business impact while maintaining high operational discipline.

Key Accountabilities

Operational Leadership & Execution
Lead and manage end-to-end MCS operations in France across all SBUs
Ensure implementation of global MCS processes, tools, and controls at country level
Manage the MCS Operations teams in France, set targets to the team memers and evaluate the performance
Drive execution discipline and operational efficiency, focusing on measurable business impact
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and delivery excellence
Risk Management in MCS Projects
Risk Management identifying projects for neccessary performance improvements, facilitating (contract reviews, bid approvals)
Support and optimize MCS P&L performance at country level
Drive cost efficiency and ensure alignment between
Operational delivery
Business strategy and sales objectives
Enable profitable growth through operational excellence and delivery reliability
Governance, Quality & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with
Regulatory requirements (especially French defense/public sector environment) on handling of secure information
Quality, security, and certification standards
Oversee Atos Group and local Eviden (MCS) operational functions such as
Security / DPO
Compliance
Quality & certification
Facility / site management where required
Contribute to governance simplification and effectiveness across MCS
Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Alignment
Act as key interface between
MCS global leadership (COO, SBUs)
Central functions (HR, Finance, Legal, IT, Security)
Drive synergies with Eviden / Atos entities where relevant
Ensure effective coordination across
SBUs
Delivery centers
Corporate functions
Workforce & Resource Management
Oversee strategic workforce planning and resource allocation
Ensure alignment with global workforce management processes (WFM, hiring governance)
Balance internal resources, subcontracting, and delivery needs
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Identify and drive operational improvements and efficiency initiatives
Simplify processes and reduce non-value-added activities (e.g. excessive reporting)
Contribute to industrialization and scalability of MCS operations

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Operational Excellence

Delivery performance (on-time, on-budget delivery rate)
Quality metrics (defect rates, audit results, certification compliance)
Process compliance and maturity

Financial Performance

Contribution to country-level Gross Margin/Operating Margin (GM/OM)
Cost efficiency / cost-to-serve reduction
Resource utilization rate

Customer & Business Impact

Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
Support to pipeline conversion (via delivery credibility)
Retention and expansion of strategic accounts

Workforce & Organization

Workforce utilization and capacity planning accuracy
Time-to-hire / resource fulfillment performance
Employee engagement (if applicable within scope)

Governance & Compliance

Audit results (internal and external)
Security and compliance adherence
Risk mitigation effectiveness

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Experience

10–15+ years in operations leadership roles in complex, multi-entity environments
Strong background in
Project / delivery operations
Governance and compliance
Financial management (P&L exposure)
Experience in defense, critical infrastructure, or regulated industries strongly preferred

Please send your CV and cover letter in English.

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