How to hire an executive vice president of operations

How to hire an executive vice president of operations, step by step

Here's a step-by-step executive vice president of operations hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an executive vice president of operations job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new executive vice president of operations
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your executive vice president of operations job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an executive vice president of operations for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an executive vice president of operations to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an executive vice president of operations that fits the bill.

   This list presents executive vice president of operations salaries for various positions.

   Type of Executive Vice President Of Operations	Description	Hourly rate
   Executive Vice President Of Operations	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$47-136
   Operations Director	Operations directors oversee all company operations. They have the power to set the direction, change the course of the organization, and reform strategies to ensure efficiency in how the company operates... Show more	$31-78
   Director Of Business Operations	The position of a director of business operations involves the direction and coordination of an organization. It is the main responsibility of the directors of operations to oversee the profitability and overall growth of their organization... Show more	$32-87

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Financial Statements
   • EVP
   • Process Improvement
   • Revenue Growth
   • R
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Human Resources
   • Oversight
   • Strategic Plan
   • Business Operations
   • Logistics
   • Direct Reports
   • Business Development
   • Real Estate

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   Responsibilities:

   • Finance and billing accountability across Medicaid, manage care commercial insurance, insurance verification, contract management, and benefits administration.
   • Budget and financial oversight responsibilities in conjunction with corporate headquarters in London.
   • Mentore and develop staff, and collective labor bargaining oversight and contract negotiation.
   • Complete over 100 energy conservation projects in a sub contractor capacity for a license HVAC contractor and local utility company.
   • Manage web development and rebranding initiative.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your executive vice president of operations job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An executive vice president of operations can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, executive vice presidents of operations' average salary in kentucky is 45% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level executive vice presidents of operations 65% less than senior-level executive vice presidents of operations.
   • Certifications. An executive vice president of operations with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an executive vice president of operations's salary.

   Average executive vice president of operations salary

   $166,924yearly

   $80.25 hourly rate

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   Entry-level executive vice president of operations salary

   $98,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 28, 2025

   Average executive vice president of operations salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$235,093	$113
   2	Wisconsin	$206,561	$99
   3	California	$190,724	$92
   4	Virginia	$186,308	$90
   5	Washington	$180,819	$87
   6	Colorado	$180,764	$87
   7	North Carolina	$180,662	$87
   8	Illinois	$175,277	$84
   9	Nevada	$171,654	$83
   10	Texas	$165,238	$79
   11	Pennsylvania	$162,769	$78
   12	Minnesota	$157,059	$76
   13	Oregon	$154,879	$74
   14	Ohio	$149,907	$72
   15	Arizona	$146,905	$71
   16	Georgia	$144,004	$69
   17	Florida	$143,639	$69
   18	Utah	$137,167	$66

   Average executive vice president of operations salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	RadioShack	$229,680	$110.42
   2	Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$227,214	$109.24	69
   3	Slipstream	$190,442	$91.56	1
   4	Ameriprise Financial	$171,774	$82.58	11
   5	ON Semiconductor	$171,590	$82.50	2
   6	Pharmaceutical Product Development	$166,537	$80.07
   7	City of Philadelphia	$154,778	$74.41	13
   8	Richmond American Homes	$154,208	$74.14	2
   9	Dentsu Communications	$150,770	$72.49	1
   10	Insight Communications	$149,790	$72.01

4. Writing an executive vice president of operations job description

   A job description for an executive vice president of operations role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an executive vice president of operations job description:

   Executive vice president of operations job description example

   We are open to fully remote candidates located in the following states: CA, FL, GA, IL, IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, DC
   ABOUT THE JOB
   
   We are seeking an experienced SVP or EVP to join our global Creative brand team. Our growing Creative organization needs a seasoned organizational and client leader to pave the way for more Integrated work and help us continue to build a global Creative team. You'll be responsible for providing sound strategic guidance to both colleagues and our clients, while helping unlock our best Creative thinking in partnership with our Creative teams.
   
   You'll serve as a leader and resource to the team and to the Zeno culture as a whole, while significantly contributing to the performance and revenue of the group by partnering with the senior leadership. You will also oversee client service function for program planning, problem solving and strategic counsel as well as work with the team to establish appropriate and profitable client budgets.
   
   ABOUT YOU
   
   You will succeed at Zeno and in this role if you are fearless, energetic, and ready to put creative, strategic campaigns into action from day one. You must have a collaborative, nimble spirit and be the type of leader for whom no job is too big or too small, who can balance thinking and doing, nurture great talent and champion collective wins. You must be a savvy communicator, writer, and presenter; an outstanding client strategist and client counselor that's ready to drive results.
   
   ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic counsel, guidance, and leadership, supervising several team members, and ensuring the team's success by managing work quality and productivity levels Develop strategic, visionary plans for clients and communicate them compellingly with supporting recommendations and substantive logic Foster and maintain relationships with client contacts and internal agency partners Champion integration and collaboration with account teams to elevate ideas and mine for business growth opportunities Grow business prospects with existing clients; expand scope of work using network capabilities; lead new business outreach process and win business Think strategically, creatively, and holistically about client programs, identifying opportunities to infuse more integrated thinking and services into the work Drive learning and ongoing education with the immediate team and across the agency through sharing a deep understand of the Creative process Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals Mentor, coach and support team members ensuring constant development of their skills Consistently hold self and staff accountable for behavior and performance Seek and suggest process improvements and support positive change initiatives Unlock new opportunities for Zeno through your existing relationships Effectively manage staff utilization to meet profitability targets
   Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief or an exception required under applicable law At least 12 years of experience in Creative or digital agency Demonstrated success in shepherding great Creative work Excellent communication skills, with the ability to be experienced as charismatic, compelling, credible, and authentic to internal and external audiences Demonstrates advanced strategic thinking capability, supporting recommendations and counsel with substantive arguments Must have excellent presentation skills, with proven success in developing compelling decks and winning new business Must have a history of success leading teams and developing talent Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit, strong leadership qualities and a collaborative attitude Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Proficiency in MSOffice, advanced proficiency in PowerPointHighly organized, with the ability to manage shifting priorities and operate at a fast paceA desire to roll up your sleeves and get the job done as well demonstrate strong leadership across the agency Ready and willing to be part of a growing organization and help shape the future of Creative at Zeno
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   ABOUT US
   Zeno Group is the fiercely independent and global integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our ‘Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected,' we push the boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry's most coveted awards including the 2021 PRovoke Global Creative Agency of the Year, 2021 PRovoke North American Agency of the Year and 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year. We are honored to be a three-time winner of PRWeek's Best Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.
   
   ABOUT OUR BENEFITS
   Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays and self-care time. Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach. And our unique ZenoFit program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy. These and other benefits are available to non-temporary employees in the US.

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5. Post your job

   To find executive vice presidents of operations for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any executive vice presidents of operations they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level executive vice presidents of operations with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit executive vice presidents of operations, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new executive vice president of operations

   Once you have selected a candidate for the executive vice president of operations position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new executive vice president of operations. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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