$77.2k - $161.37k
Engineering\ Operations Project Manager location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84116 Company: PacifiCorp POWER YOUR GREATNESS PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture o…
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Operations Manager jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
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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Group is growing, and we are looking for experienced Project Managers to help lead our program forward. This is an exciting opportunity... ...and distribution, water supply, asset management, operations assistance, progr…
safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consult…
$105.6k - $132k
00 markets. By combining global corporate cards and banking with intuitive spend management, bill pay, and travel software, Brex enables founders and finance teams to accelerate operations, gain real-time visibility, and…
ServicesSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs a Payer Back Office Strategy / Technology / Operations Consultant, Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in tran…
ApplicableSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs a Product Development Excellence Manager you will lead strategy and transformation work within our Operations Consulting pra…
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Job Family:Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting, Management ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 25%Clearance Required:NoneWhat You... ...services experience, a solid understanding of utility business operations, and…
of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water... ...personnel, project managers, project staff, Geographic Operations Leadership,…
Region (the states of AZ, CA, NM, NV, and UT). As a Senior Project Manager, you are an experienced leader and contributor who develops... ...for submittal to state utility regulatory agencies and system operators. Experi…
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…
engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a... ...infrastructure, enhance passenger experience, and support operational efficienc…
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around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally. As a Field Manager on Via’s Operations team, you are the force that keeps our services running reliably for the…
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What operations managers earn in Salt Lake City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $30–$42 | $62k–$88k |
| Mid level | $42–$57 | $88k–$118k |
| Senior | $54–$77 | $113k–$160k |
Adjusted for the Salt Lake City 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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