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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager, Commercial Property for a direct hire opportunity in San Jose, CA. This role is responsible for leading the operational performance of commercial real estate…
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Operations Manager jobs in San Jose, 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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transportation technology and service provider globally. As a Field Manager on Via’s Student Transit team, you are the force that keeps... ...-ownership, boots-on-the-ground role where you’ll lead daily operations, tackl…
$93k - $112k
Job Description Job Description CAIR San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a highly capable and hands-on Operations Manager to oversee and strengthen the systems that power our growing civil rights organization. This full-ti…
community of support services while they work, look for employment, or improve their education. Job Summary: The Program Operations Manager reports to the Associate Director of Providers, Program Operations, & Fiscal Com…
Foxconn employs 8,000 across 56 different sites with manufacturing operations in Virginia, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and California.... ...production methods. Job Summary: The Operation Program Manager is responsi…
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User ops Product Operations Manager (Copyright Solutions) - TikTok (San Jose) Location : San Jose Employment Type : Regular Job Code : A239180 Responsibilities About the Team The Tools, Systems & Infrastructure team help…
User ops Platform Product Operations Manager (Music Distribution) - TikTok (San Jose) Location : San Jose Employment Type : Regular Job Code : A146745 Responsibilities SoundOn is TikTok's official, all-in-one music distr…
▶︎ Job Details: • Job Title: Operations & Program Manager • Client: Chamber of Commerce • Working Location: San Jose, CA •Salary : DOE (77-87K per yr) • Employment Type: Permanent/Full-time • Language: English/Japanese ▶…
Job Description Job Description Acme Freight is looking for an Operations Manager to become part of our team. We're looking for an individual with a strong ability to lead a team daily and communicate effectively between…
Job Description Job Description Position Summary PHD Machining is seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager to oversee daily shop operations, improve workflow efficiency, and ensure on-time delivery of high-…
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Operation Program Manager (EPD II) Ingrasys Technology USA, Inc San Jose, CA & Sunnyvale, CA What to Expect This position manages operational projects, ensuring alignment with the program model while focusing on optimizi…
technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell... ...We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Technology Strategy & Operations Manag…
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What operations managers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40–$56 | $83k–$117k |
| Mid level | $56–$76 | $117k–$159k |
| Senior | $73–$103 | $152k–$214k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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