Occupation
Operations manager
Operations managers are accountable for the day-to-day running of a function, site, or service: the staffing, the processes, the budget, and whether the work actually gets delivered. The role mixes planning with constant interruption, because problems escalate here first. It is a people-management job as much as a process job.
Also known as: Operations lead · Business operations manager · Head of operations
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What the work involves
Plan staffing, rotas, and workload against the volume the team is expected to handle
Monitor service and quality measures and intervene when performance drifts
Resolve escalations from staff, customers, or other departments
Manage a budget, approve spending, and account for variances
Run one-to-ones, hiring, and performance conversations with the team
Redesign processes that repeatedly cause rework or delay
Entry-route stepper
How people commonly enter
Promotion from a supervisory or team-lead role after building operational track record
A bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a sector-relevant discipline
A college diploma in business or operations management combined with frontline experience
A management or leadership development programme run by an employer
Typical training: Varies by employer or jurisdiction
Licensing: Not typically licensed
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Typical work context
- High responsibility
- Team based
- Fast paced
- Varied work
- Hybrid office
High responsibility · Team based · Fast paced · Varied work · Hybrid office
Related interests
- Enterprising (leading)
- Conventional (organizing)
- Social (helping)
Enterprising (leading) · Conventional (organizing) · Social (helping)
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