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Operations Manager jobs in Boston, MA
Operations managers keep the day-to-day machinery of a business running. They manage staffing, budgets, vendors, and processes, and look for ways to make the work faster, cheaper, and more reliable.
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We are looking for a proactive Legal Operations Specialist - Legal Support to join a growing team in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role,... ...workflows, documentation practices, and operational execution.• Manage docum…
recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust,... ...for innovative thinking and hybrid careers. The Client Operations Services…
$116.5k - $139.75k
General Information Job Title Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations, Business Development Job ID 110079 Work Areas Business Operations Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, S…
ServicesSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs a Payer Back Office Strategy / Technology / Operations Consultant, Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in tran…
ManagerTriumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking a Business Development Manager to join our team in Somerville, MA.This highly motivated individual will be re…
ApplicableSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs a Product Development Excellence Manager you will lead strategy and transformation work within our Operations Consulting pra…
$164.6k - $255.1k
North Regional Industrial Water Practice Leader, this role will combine strategic client development, pursuit leadership, account management, project management and technical expertise to deliver innovative industrial wa…
$140.8k - $150k
Job DescriptionThe Director of North America Product Marketing Operations role is responsible for executing on the data, marketing... ...role that requires strong attention to detail, complex project management, stakehol…
will be responsible for driving new logo acquisition and expanding whitespace opportunities across EPAM's target industries.You will operate as a market-facing hunter, leveraging deep understanding of enterprise buying b…
business strategies across all HDR geographies in coordination with Market Sector and Regional Business Group leadership, operational leadership, client managers and Business Class Directors. Reporting to the Director of…
Roles and Responsibilities Manage and coordinate workforce administration activities, including payroll coordination, employee... ...vacancies, and other key workforce metrics. Analyze workforce and operational data to i…
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What operations managers earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $37–$52 | $77k–$109k |
| Mid level | $52–$71 | $109k–$147k |
| Senior | $68–$95 | $141k–$198k |
Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Process improvementTeam leadershipBudget managementVendor managementKPI reportingScheduling and staffingLean or Six Sigma methodsERP systemsProblem solving under pressure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Tell me about a process you made measurably more efficient.
Give the baseline metric, the change you made, and the result in cost, time, or quality. Explain how you got the team to adopt the new way.
How do you manage a team through a busy period or staffing shortage?
Talk about forecasting demand, cross-training, and prioritizing what can slip. Show you protect service quality and the team's limits at the same time.
How do you decide which operational metrics to track?
Tie metrics to what customers and the budget feel: throughput, quality, cost per unit, and safety. Mention avoiding dashboards nobody acts on.
Describe a time you had to cut costs without hurting quality.
Show a data-first approach: find waste, renegotiate with vendors, or fix rework loops before cutting people or materials that quality depends on.
Tell me about a vendor or supplier problem you resolved.
Describe holding the vendor to the agreement while keeping the relationship workable, and the backup plan you had ready.
How do you roll out a process change to a team that resists it?
Emphasize involving the people who do the work in designing the change, piloting it small, and showing early wins before mandating anything.
Walk me through your approach to an operational emergency, like a system outage or a missed shipment.
Show a calm sequence: stabilize, communicate to those affected, fix the immediate problem, then run a root-cause review so it does not repeat.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For operations managers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Quantify the operation you ran: headcount, budget, locations, or units processed per period.
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Give cost and efficiency wins in dollars or percentages, with the baseline you improved from.
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Name the systems you worked in, such as NetSuite, SAP, or WMS platforms, since ops roles often screen on them.
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Include one people result, like retention or reduced overtime, to show you manage teams and not only spreadsheets.
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If you used Lean or Six Sigma methods, cite a specific project and its outcome rather than the belt alone.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Operations Coordinator
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Operations Supervisor
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Operations Manager
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Senior Operations Manager
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Director of Operations
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