How to hire a vice president, business operations

How to hire a vice president, business operations, step by step

Here's a step-by-step vice president, business operations hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the vice president, business operations you need to hire. Certain vice president, business operations roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A vice president, business operations's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, vice presidents, business operations 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of vice presidents, business operations and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Vice President, Business Operations	Description	Hourly rate
   Vice President, Business 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.	$50-115
   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
   Operations Manager	Operations managers are in charge of running the main business of the organization. They ensure that the business is running smoothly from an operations standpoint... Show more	$22-59

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Business Operations
   • Oversight
   • Project Management
   • Business Strategy
   • Financial Statements
   • Process Improvement
   • Business Development
   • CRM
   • Business Processes
   • Risk Management
   • Product Development
   • Performance Management
   • Direct Reports
   • KPI

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a portfolio of inpatient and outpatient products market to major academic medical centers, community hospitals and nursing homes.
   • Create and prepare financial reports and reporting system including payroll.
   • Investigate and implement the company benefits package, payroll processor, and general operating procedures
   • Manage a portfolio of inpatient and outpatient products market to major academic medical centers, community hospitals and nursing homes.
   • Set up QuickBooks or other accounting software, enter and structure data; train personnel.
   • Set up tracking of inventory, orders, accounts receivable and payments through QuickBooks software.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your vice president, business operations job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A vice president, business operations salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, vice presidents, business operations' average salary in west virginia is 42% less than in colorado.
   • Seniority. Entry-level vice presidents, business operations earn 56% less than senior-level vice presidents, business operations.
   • Certifications. A vice president, business operations with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a vice president, business operations's salary.

   Average vice president, business operations salary

   $159,311yearly

   $76.59 hourly rate

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   Entry-level vice president, business operations salary

   $105,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average vice president, business operations salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Colorado	$207,045	$100
   2	California	$179,376	$86
   3	Washington	$178,051	$86
   4	Massachusetts	$168,234	$81
   5	New Jersey	$168,041	$81
   6	New York	$165,898	$80
   7	North Carolina	$158,764	$76
   8	Oregon	$146,656	$71
   9	Minnesota	$144,475	$69
   10	Illinois	$143,625	$69
   11	Nevada	$143,454	$69
   12	Pennsylvania	$135,859	$65
   13	Louisiana	$129,232	$62
   14	Florida	$127,257	$61
   15	Michigan	$126,373	$61
   16	Texas	$125,456	$60

   Average vice president, business operations salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NVIDIA	$203,692	$97.93	26
   2	FANDOM	$192,454	$92.53
   3	UnitedHealth Group	$184,547	$88.72	114
   4	LinkedIn	$183,234	$88.09	19
   5	Frontier Technologies	$182,466	$87.72	8
   6	Horizon Media	$182,049	$87.52	10
   7	CNA Insurance	$178,853	$85.99	33
   8	Circle Internet Financial	$170,730	$82.08	11
   9	Aramark	$169,020	$81.26	72
   10	Citi	$167,736	$80.64	401
   11	MUFG EMEA	$166,914	$80.25
   12	MECA Laser Center	$163,473	$78.59
   13	BNP Paribas	$162,877	$78.31	12
   14	Guild Education	$159,851	$76.85
   15	ACTIVE Network	$159,539	$76.70
   16	Piaggio Aerospace	$157,969	$75.95
   17	Comcast	$157,530	$75.74	57
   18	Mentor	$157,300	$75.63
   19	Momentus Space	$156,761	$75.37	3
   20	Valuable Technologies	$156,711	$75.34

4. Writing a vice president, business operations job description

   A vice president, business operations 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. Below, you can find an example of a vice president, business operations job description:

   Vice president, business operations job description example

   Are you interested in helping lead a once in a generation transformation at the premier global financial services institution?
   
   JPMorgan Chase is building a modernized Global Banking Platform (GBP) designed to drive more and faster innovation to meet customers' changing needs now and in the future. This effort will involve close partnership between the Business, Operations and Technology. It will be driven out of the $9 trillion Consumer & Community Bank and involve coordination across and ultimately impact all lines of business including the Corporate & Investment Bank, Commercial Bank and Asset & Wealth Management.
   
   This role will work with the Global Banking Platform Operations key partner teams to align the strategy, plan and coordinate the execution of work. In addition, they will help lead key business management functions.
   Key responsibilities will include the following:
   Establishing and maintaining a framework to ensure tradeoffs and priorities are known, with proper escalation protocol in place Leading continuous improvement opportunities to support the foundation and evolution of the GBP Ops operating model with key partner teams Creating and maintaining business management tools and processes for optimal team efficiency Leading strategic analyses, as needed, to support GBP Ops roadmaps and priorities Supporting ad hoc needs, including: Support for high priority initiatives Strategy/executive-level presentations
   This Lead will have close partnership across GBP Operations core team, partner groups and finance partners.
   
   Qualifications : The ideal candidate will have:
   8+ years of relevant experience in operations, business management or agile delivery model Experience in delivering end-to-end Business, Operations and/or Technology products Able to work with cross-functional teams like Product Management, Operations, Production Support, and Technology Results-oriented self-starter who can lead efforts with minimal direction Ability to address complex challenges Ability to remain highly organized while operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to think strategically while also being hands-on to progress initiatives as needed Ability to effectively collaborate and influence across various stakeholders Strong PowerPoint skills, including storytelling through PowerPoint Strong written and oral communication skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (advanced degree/MBA preferred) Contribute to building a high-performing and inclusive culture Ability to travel to team offsites on an as needed basi s
   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
   
   We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
   
   The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
   
   As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find vice presidents, business 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 vice presidents, business operations they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level vice presidents, business 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

   To successfully recruit vice presidents, business operations, 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 vice president, business operations

   Once you've decided on a perfect vice president, business operations 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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