Question 1

How long does it take to become an Operations Vice President?

Accepted Answer

It takes 11 years of professional experience to become an operations vice president. That is the time it takes to learn specific operations vice president skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education. If you include the normal education requirements to complete a college degree, then it takes 14 to 16 years years to become an operations vice president.

Question 2

Is COO higher than vice president?

Accepted Answer

No, a COO is not higher than the vice president because they are usually the same kind of position. There is essentially no difference between the COO and VP of operations. The difference in names varies typically because of your company's location, how it's organized, and what industry it's part of.

Question 3

What is the difference between COO and VP of operations?

Accepted Answer

There is essentially no difference between the COO and VP of operations. The difference in names varies typically because of your company's location, how it's organized, and what industry it's part of.

Question 4

Who does the vice president of operations report to?

Accepted Answer

The vice president of operations reports to the chief executive officer (CEO). They are the second-highest person after the CEO and often hold other names like COO (chief operations officer), operations director, and chief operations officer.

Question 5

What is a good starting salary for an Operations Vice President?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for an operations vice president is $103,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an operations vice president in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for operations vice presidents is $159,979, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an operations vice president can vary by state.

Question 6

How much does a VP of a small company make?

Accepted Answer

The vice president of a small company makes over $100,000 a year typically, depending on the location and industry. A small company executive can easily double that amount annually through bonuses and stock options.

Question 7

Can an operations vice president make 100k?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can make $100,000 per year as an operations vice president. The chances of earning over $100k for an operations vice president are actually pretty good because the highest-paid operations vice president positions typically pay at least $247,000 per year. The average annual salary is $159,979 for operations vice president jobs. For example, operations vice presidents in Washington whose salaries are in the 90th percentile earn an average salary of $273,000.

Question 8

How can I be a good VP of operations?

Accepted Answer

To be a good VP of operations, it's important to gain a college degree and years of experience as well as develop skills in leadership and problem-solving. The minimum educational requirement is a bachelor's degree, often in business, finance, or economics.

Question 9

Who is under VP of operations?

Accepted Answer

Lower-ranking executives, managers, and regular employees are typically under the VP of operations.

The VP of operations, also known as the chief operating officer (COO), is part of the high-ranking executives, alongside the CEO (chief executive officer), CFO (chief financial officer), and CIO (chief operating officer). In the corporate structure, this group is only under the board of directors and chairperson leading the board.

Question 10

What percentage of Operations Vice Presidents are female?

Accepted Answer

22.7% of operations vice presidents are female in the United States. This is 2.1 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female operations vice presidents has increased by 4.8 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 57,106 female operations vice presidents in the U.S. and 194,463 male operations vice presidents in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 251,569 people with the specific job title of operations vice president and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

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