How to hire a vice president operation manager

How to hire a vice president operation manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step vice president operation 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 vice president operation manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new vice president operation manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The vice president operation manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a vice president operation manager 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 a vice president operation manager that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of vice president operation managers.

   Type of Vice President Operation Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Vice President Operation 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.	$34-78
   Administration Vice President	An Administration Vice President oversees the administrative teams and operations of an organization together with the president. They have the authority to set objectives and guidelines, establish budgets and timelines, gather and analyze data, coordinate managers, delegate tasks, and develop strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$43-92
   Operations Vice President	The responsibilities of an operations vice president will revolve around overseeing business operations and ensuring workforce and workflow efficiency through evaluations and providing strategic plans that would drive the company to meet its vision and mission. An operations vice president, in adherence to the company policies and regulations, also has the power to hire and train employees, even to execute disciplinary actions such as termination or suspension when necessary... Show more	$50-119

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Financial Statements
   • Risk Management
   • Oversight
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Product Development
   • External Auditors
   • Operational Risk
   • Portfolio
   • Process Improvement
   • R
   • Payroll
   • Vendor Relationships
   • Human Resources

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   Responsibilities:

   • Finance and billing accountability across Medicaid, manage care commercial insurance, insurance verification, contract management, and benefits administration.
   • Administered/Manage staffing schedules, personnel performance, payroll, training, coaching, conflict resolutions, teamwork and compliance training.
   • Record, file, and maintain important company documents such as: bills of lading, payroll, suppliers invoices.
   • Revitalize client relationships, leading to significant revenue collections, by identifying client issues and assuming oversight for software development projects.
   • Partner with technology teams to coordinate client-request changes to reporting requirements to enhance their analysis and oversight of various investment types.
   • Transfer and renew all licenses and regulatory documents avoiding citations from FDA.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your vice president operation manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A vice president operation manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a vice president operation manager in Oklahoma may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level vice president operation manager usually earns less than a senior-level vice president operation manager. Additionally, a vice president operation manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average vice president operation manager salary

   $109,111yearly

   $52.46 hourly rate

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   Entry-level vice president operation manager salary

   $72,000 yearly salary

   Updated February 5, 2026

   Average vice president operation manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$139,212	$67
   2	California	$128,456	$62
   3	Connecticut	$124,793	$60
   4	Massachusetts	$122,908	$59
   5	Ohio	$113,551	$55
   6	Maryland	$111,278	$54
   7	Washington	$110,158	$53
   8	Delaware	$108,010	$52
   9	Minnesota	$102,441	$49
   10	North Carolina	$95,954	$46
   11	Georgia	$88,554	$43
   12	Florida	$84,995	$41

   Average vice president operation manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Planet Technologies	$142,534	$68.53
   2	Citi	$140,462	$67.53	422
   3	CFA Institute	$140,190	$67.40	1
   4	Deutsche Bank	$134,943	$64.88	176
   5	MUFG EMEA	$133,665	$64.26
   6	J.P. Morgan	$131,655	$63.30	2
   7	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$115,024	$55.30	1,654
   8	NFP Ventures	$104,262	$50.13	15
   9	BusinessFinance.com	$103,532	$49.77
   10	Naturipe Farms	$99,713	$47.94
   11	Aflac	$99,072	$47.63
   12	Heidelberg Usa, Inc.	$98,931	$47.56	2
   13	Mystic Lake Casino	$94,810	$45.58
   14	Bank of America	$93,596	$45.00	104
   15	Banco Santander	$77,163	$37.10	6
   16	National Financial Network	$74,050	$35.60	52
   17	Chick-fil-A	$55,031	$26.46	284

4. Writing a vice president operation manager job description

   A job description for a vice president operation manager 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 a vice president operation manager job description:

   Vice president operation manager job description example

   The VP of Operations is responsible for the entire business, including long-term goals, coaching and influencing the leaders on their team, and managing the overall operations and systems of the organization. The VP of Operations serves on the Executive Team and provides oversight of the vision and direction of the entire business as agreed upon with the Operator.
   
   Works in an Operator-like role when the Operator is not present, taking full responsibility for the entirety of the business and using their influence to lead the organization through others.
   
   Is responsible for identifying leadership that should be recognized for their commitment and performance as well as leadership that require specific coaching or corrective action. The VP of Operations is expected to hold all team members and leadership accountable to the standards set up by Chick-fil-A and as such are expected to model these standards for the rest of the team.
   
   The VP of Operations over-sees and manages the organization’s administrative functions and responsibilities. The VP of Operations is expected to participate in the continual evaluation, coaching, encouragement, and development of the entire Chick-fil-A Team, particularly those on their leadership teams.
   Requirements/Responsibilities Primary Duties and Responsibilities
   
   *Primary role is to influence and develop others
   *Serves as a mentor and coach to the leadership team
   *Leads by example; expected to exhibit the CORE 4 and 2nd Mile Service and ensures that
   every team member is exhibiting these behaviors
   *Maintains an organizational-wide vision and business plan with the Operator and other VPs
   *Offers perspective on monthly goals and vision as the Operator develops the goals and
   vision for the organization
   *Executes on long-term vision and goals
   *Supervision and accountability for the leadership team
   *Weekly meeting with the Operator and Executive Team
   *Conduct interviews as needed
   *Familiarity with all operational systems and procedures and continual assessment of these
   systems/procedures
   *Accepts full responsibility and accountability for the entire business
   *Must be fully capable of following the opening and closing procedures and understands the
   back-office procedures and computer applications as needed to effectively help run a shift*
   
   *Fully capable of running the entire business by themselves
   *Fully capable of executing end of month procedures
   *Must mentor and coach the leadership team
   *The VP of Operations must show steady progress on their individual development
   *Certified in Safety and Security to ensure the safety of the team
   *Certified in Mobile and Chick-fil-A Online Ordering (catering)
   *Certified in all eTrain modules pertaining to their area of responsibility
   *Must report to work in professional apparel
   *Leading of the weekly leadership team meetings
   *Mandatory participation in assigned ongoing training
   *In the event that the VP decides to seek other employment, full responsibility for
   development of a replacement is assumed
   *Responsibility for training on and compliance with all food safety and labor laws
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5. Post your job

   To find vice president operation managers 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 president operation managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level vice president operation managers 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 vice president operation managers, 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 operation manager

   Once you've selected the best vice president operation manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new vice president operation manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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