How to hire a partner operations manager

How to hire a partner operations manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step partner operations manager hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your partner operations manager 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 a partner operations manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A partner operations manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, partner operations managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of partner operations managers.

   Type of Partner Operations Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Partner Operations Manager	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.	$37-68
   Manager/Partner	A manager/partner or managing partner is a professional who manages the daily activities of a company as well as guides its overall strategic business direction. Managing partners must cooperate with other executives, board members, and employees to implement organizational goals, procedures, and policies... Show more	$30-67
   General Manager Of Operations	General managers of operations are employed to oversee the overall operations of businesses. Their responsibilities include the improvement of the efficiency of the operations and overall management... Show more	$23-79

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Partner Operations
   • Project Management
   • Process Improvement
   • Business Operations
   • Business Development
   • CRM
   • Conflict Resolution
   • Account Management
   • Payroll
   • Customer Support
   • Financial Management
   • KPI
   • Human Resources
   • Operational Systems

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all administrative work including scheduling, accounts receivable, payroll, and maintaining employee records and current business licenses.
   • Finance and billing accountability across Medicaid, manage care commercial insurance, insurance verification, contract management, and benefits administration.
   • Provide oversight for provider relations, member services, claims processing, and call center operations.
   • Process payroll and administer benefits.
   • Establish KPI's by implementing standards and accountability within the facility in order to improve the overall operating efficiency and profitability.
   • Manage and contribute to RFP for telecommunications capital expenditure.

   More partner operations manager duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the partner operations manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. A partner operations manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a partner operations manager in Florida may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level partner operations manager. Additionally, a partner operations manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average partner operations manager salary

   $104,942yearly

   $50.45 hourly rate

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   Entry-level partner operations manager salary

   $77,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average partner operations manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$153,420	$74
   2	New York	$147,814	$71
   3	Virginia	$138,537	$67
   4	District of Columbia	$133,858	$64
   5	Washington	$132,606	$64
   6	California	$122,384	$59
   7	Connecticut	$121,885	$59
   8	Massachusetts	$120,167	$58
   9	Rhode Island	$120,041	$58
   10	Colorado	$115,806	$56
   11	Nevada	$113,828	$55
   12	Minnesota	$113,629	$55
   13	North Carolina	$109,352	$53
   14	North Dakota	$108,736	$52
   15	Indiana	$107,463	$52
   16	Maryland	$107,095	$51
   17	Iowa	$106,477	$51
   18	New Hampshire	$103,965	$50
   19	Illinois	$103,520	$50
   20	Texas	$102,231	$49

   Average partner operations manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$130,641	$62.81	55
   2	Meta	$130,516	$62.75	246
   3	Lyft	$127,579	$61.34	5
   4	DoorDash	$124,586	$59.90	154
   5	Google	$123,742	$59.49	183
   6	Sonos	$121,140	$58.24
   7	ViacomCBS	$119,282	$57.35
   8	Amazon	$117,987	$56.72	1,456
   9	Cisco	$114,528	$55.06	123
   10	Microsoft	$113,805	$54.71	69
   11	Square	$113,691	$54.66
   12	Salesforce	$111,251	$53.49	49
   13	The Walt Disney Company	$111,238	$53.48	54
   14	Esri	$109,509	$52.65	6
   15	NBCUniversal	$106,888	$51.39	58
   16	Walmart	$106,458	$51.18	1,083
   17	AppLovin	$104,984	$50.47
   18	Pwc	$104,824	$50.40	1,593
   19	Guild Education	$102,901	$49.47
   20	Paramount	$100,287	$48.21	10

4. Writing a partner operations manager job description

   A partner operations manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a partner operations manager job description:

   Partner operations manager job description example

   The Operating Partners role is essential to produce quality products, world class customer experiences, and team member retention. As an Operating partner you will be leading a multi-million dollar business and a team of over 70 people. Your goal is to ensure highest customer experience through leading operational excellence. The restaurant’s success will depend on your ability to lead your team and provide customer experiences that generate revenue.
   
   MWB is a privately owned franchisee of the Whataburger family. We will build & operate, at least 30 stores in North Alabama. Our fast paced growth means rapid growth potential for your career.
   
   We seek the best of the best to operate our restaurants. Our high performance team serves fresh, made-to-order breakfast and burgers 24/7.
   Come join us in serving communities a burger so big and delicious they have to say "What-A-Burger"!
   
   Job Summary
   
   As Operating Partner at MWB Whataburger, you’ll put your professional and personal skills to work as you manage an entire restaurant. You’ll be responsible for bringing the most out of the Managers, Team Leaders, and Team Members who work for you as they deliver world class customer experiences on a daily basis.
   
   Responsibilities
   Think strategically about problem solving for a multimillion dollar operation Be passionate about hiring, developing, and retaining great employees Lead by example with integrity to create a safe and trusting workplace culture Have an ownership mentality for the restaurant and the local community Create world class customer experience for both guests and family members Ability to effectively manage entire restaurant team- from managers to team members Manage all aspects of the business Maintain restaurant cleanliness and culture that lives up to MWB and our brand standards
   Qualifications
   
   Ownership Mentality Entrepreneurial Spirit Lifelong Learner
   Benefits/Perks
   
   Clear Career Growth Opportunities Leadership Development Programs Schedule Flexibility Quarterly Bonus Program Online access to your schedule Time Off Benefits Service Awards Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits 401 (k) Savings Plan Discounted Meals Scholarship Program Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find partner operations managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your partner operations manager job on Zippia to find and recruit partner operations manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit partner operations managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 partner operations manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect partner operations manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new partner operations manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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