Job Title: Office Operations Manager Location-Type: Onsite, San Francisco, CA Start Date: ASAP (Monday start required, approximately 2-3 weeks from offer) Duration: Contract, 6 months Compensation Range: 55-70/hour Benef…
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Operations Manager jobs in San Francisco, CA
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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leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.We are seeking an experienced Program Manager for a critical pillar of our Program Management function: Commercial Operations. This role will transform our commerci…
$172.8k - $237.6k
Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam. We are the Engineering Operations team at Plaid. We keep Plaid's engineering organization and... ...readiness checklists. Drive structured risk, issue, and escalation management acr…
$99.2k - $148.8k
Harvey, we’re transforming how legal and professional services operate. By combining frontier agentic AI, an enterprise-grade platform... ...started.Role OverviewWe are looking for a Legal Operations Project Manager to j…
$95k - $105k
Job Title: Ramp Operations Manager Job Location: San Francisco-USA-94128 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $95,000.00 - 105,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a…
$100k - $112.27k
Type: Management, Regular, Full-Time, Exempt. Location: San Francisco, CA. This is a hybrid role that is required to work in the... ...All applications are due by Wed. Aug 26. Reports to: Chief Operations Officer Compens…
$123k - $143k
difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. Your Role at Sephora: Ready for a career glow up? As Talent Operations Manager , you’ll be the operational engine behind Sephora’s Learning & Talent Devel…
stream of business. This is a leadership role at the center of our daily operations, and an opportunity to grow quickly within a fast moving startup. The role As an Operations Manager, you'll own the daily movement behin…
$110k - $155k
Description Natixis Investment Managers Solutions is seeking an Operations & Oversight Manager to lead a team supporting SMA, UMA, and Direct Indexing operations. This role is responsible for developing people, building…
$148.09k - $182.64k
aren't separate tracks — they have to move together, and that's what Service Transformation Product Operations exists to ensure. As a Principal Product Operations Manager, you'll own some of the most cross-cutting work i…
$97k - $145k
interested candidates apply within 7 days of the posting date to ensure consideration. Job Description: What does a Senior Operations Manager really do? Think of yourself as someone who will manage day-to-day business op…
potential to transform the way the world’s largest enterprises operate, unlocking new value, efficiency, and growth. Capturing this opportunity... ...often disruptive change . The Sales Strategy and Operations Manager pl…
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What operations managers earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40–$57 | $84k–$119k |
| Mid level | $57–$77 | $119k–$161k |
| Senior | $74–$104 | $154k–$217k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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