monumental growth. We are seeking a qualified Senior Project Manager to help our clients develop, contract, and implement natural gas... ...staff such as project team members, marketing staff, and operations leadership.…
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Operations Manager jobs in Tucson, AZ
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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$27–$70/hr
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$94k
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$107.5k - $204.5k
problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer... ...2-3 analysts.Support program teams with external Earned Value Management System (EVMS…
$86.8k - $165.2k
problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer... ...Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) team is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) who wi…
infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.HDR Engineering is looking for a Transmission Line Project Manager/ Team Lead to join our Phoenix Power Delivery program. Each and every r…
$107.5k - $204.5k
problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer... ...aerospace and defense.Raytheon is seeking a Depot Program Operations Manager to be lo…
$120k - $145k
atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.Discover your future with us.We are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager who will be charged with significant responsibilities in negotiating sim…
$186.2k - $353.8k
problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer... ...industry partners (OEMs)Conduct market analysis, develop strategy and manage executio…
a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to join our rapid-growth team to lead the planning and execution of programs and…
$107.5k - $204.5k
problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer... ...defense. Raytheon is seeking an experienced Material Program Manager (MPM) in support…
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…
Assists with supervising food and beverage/culinary daily operations. Responsibilities include ensuring guest and employee satisfaction... ...• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hote…
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What operations managers earn in Tucson
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $27–$38 | $56k–$80k |
| Mid level | $38–$52 | $80k–$108k |
| Senior | $50–$70 | $103k–$146k |
Adjusted for the Tucson 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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