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VP, U.S. Head of Operations

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
155K-221K Annually
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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
155K-221K Annually
Expert/Leader
Leads U.S. operations across procurement, vendor management, real estate and general services, travel support, governance, business continuity, physical security, sustainability, and budgeting. Oversees suppliers, procure-to-pay activities, office projects, audits, risk standards, continuity plans, incident response teams, testing, and employee safety while coordinating with regional and global operations teams.
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The Head of Operations US represents the Operations function in the US and as such leads all Operations activities. The scope of responsibility encompasses but is not limited to business continuity, third parties governance, local procurement, travel operations. All activities are undertaken with the support of the Regional Head of Operations and the Global Functional Units (Business Resilience, Operations Governance, Procurement, and Travel Operations).

Responsibilities

Procurement and Vendor Management

  • Perform local procurement including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and purchasing
  • Oversee local procure-to-pay activities: orders management, invoicing and payment, in line with Group standards
  • Ensure adherence with the Procurement Management Standard Real Estate & General Services

Real Estate & General Services

  • Support local real estate projects driven by the Group Real Estate team and coordinated by Regional Operations, including office moves, renovations, and space optimization
  • Supervise local General Services activities (e.g., mailroom, cleaning, catering, reception)
  • Implement physical security standards and ensure adherence with the Physical Security Management Standard
  • Implement Group sustainability standards (e.g., non-use of plastic charter) and perform local sustainability reporting

Travel Operations

  • Provide local and ad hoc Travel support in line with Group Travel & Expenses Management Standard 

Operations Governance

  • Ensure adherence with Third Party Risk Management and Information Governance standards and perform the required activities when engaging with a Third Party
  • Maintain documentation and reporting for audits and regulatory reviews 


Business Continuity Management

  • Support the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) campaign covering local processes, and driven by the Group Business Resilience team
  • Develop and maintain local Business Continuity Plans (BCP)
  • Set up local Incident Management Team, and conduct regular testing and training to ensure business continuity and employee safety
  • Ensure adherence with the Business Continuity Management Standard 


Financial planning

  • Oversee the local Operations budget and ensure financial discipline in this domain
Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in operations, procurement, or facilities management
  • Service excellence mindset
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Knowledge of business continuity planning and office security best practices
  • Experience in budget oversight and financial management
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

You may not meet every requirement listed in the job description. If you bring broad expertise and alignment to the role and resonate with our core values, we encourage you to apply.
Relocation assistance within the U.S. is available for this position. Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Hybrid Work Policy: SCOR is committed to an “in-office” culture where people can collaborate, exchange ideas, and establish stronger working relationships while ll providing flexibility. To support employee work-life balance and increase opportunities for employees to excel every day, SCOR operates with a hybrid working arrangement. SCOR employees work 3 days per week in an office with the flexibility to work 2 days per week remotely.
At SCOR, we CARE about clients, people, and societies, and we are committed to placing them at the center of everything we do. Providing great benefit choices to you and your family is just one of the ways we support the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful – you.
Benefits We Offer
•        Medical, vision, and dental coverage
•        401(k) Plan with a competitive match
•        Company-funded Defined Contribution Retirement Program
•        Life and AD&D insurance
•        Long- and Short-Term Disability
•        Flexible Parental Leave
•        Unlimited Sick Days
•        Volunteer Time
•        Summer Fridays
•        Learning & Development Resources
•        Personal Wellness Tools and Rewards
•        Competitively priced gym memberships from a large nationwide network of gym brands and local fitness studios
•        And More!
Pay Range for roles performed in CLT & CHI: $155,000-$208,000 and $164,000-$221,000 base salary per year. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including
but not limited to location, experience, role and performance. The range listed is just one component of SCOR's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long term incentives. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance
coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement saving plan, paid holidays and paid time off.


About Us

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.

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Chicago, United States, 00000

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