Business Operations Manager
Business & Management
CIP Name: Business Operations Supervisor|CIP Code: 52.0101
SOC Codes: 11-1011, 11-1021, 11-3051, 25-1011, 11-3071, 11-9021, 11-9072, 11-9151, 13-1051, 13-1082, 11-2022, 13-1111, 11-3012, 11-3013
A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies.
$102K
Median Salary
+5.15%
Job Growth
6mo-1.5yr
Training
20.4K
Jobs/Year
What Business Operations Managers Do
A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies.
Common Tasks
Chief Executives
- 1Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
- 2Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
- 3Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
- 4Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
- 5Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
Types of Business Operations Managers
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Chief Information Officer (CIO)Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Technical Officer (CTO)Executive DirectorExecutive Vice President (EVP)Operations Vice President (Operations VP)PresidentBusiness ManagerCenter ManagerDepartment ManagerDistrict ManagerGeneral Manager (GM)Operations DirectorOperations General Manager (Operations GM)Operations ManagerPlant SuperintendentStore ManagerArea Plant ManagerAssembly ManagerGeneral Production ManagerManufacturing CoordinatorManufacturing ManagerPlant ManagerProduct Line ManagerProduction Control ManagerProduction ManagerSub Plant ManagerAccounting InstructorAccounting ProfessorAssociate ProfessorBusiness Administration ProfessorBusiness InstructorBusiness ProfessorInstructorManagement ProfessorMarketing ProfessorProfessorDistribution Center ManagerDistribution ManagerFleet ManagerGlobal Transportation ManagerLogistics DirectorLogistics Operations ManagerShipping ManagerSupply Chain Logistics ManagerTransportation ManagerWarehouse SupervisorConcrete ForemanConstruction Area ManagerConstruction ForemanConstruction Management SupervisorConstruction ManagerConstruction Services ManagerConstruction SuperintendentGeneral SuperintendentJob SuperintendentSite ManagerCamp DirectorCamp and Recreation ManagerEvents ManagerEvents and Competitions DirectorExperiences ManagerGolf Course ManagerPark ManagerRecreation DirectorRecreation SuperintendentSocial Activities DirectorAdoption Services ManagerChild Welfare Services DirectorChildren's Service SupervisorClinical Services DirectorCommunity Services DirectorPsychiatric Social Worker SupervisorSocial Services DirectorTransitional Care DirectorVocational Rehabilitation AdministratorAcquisition Cost EstimatorAnalystConstruction EstimatorCost AnalystCost ConsultantCost EngineerCost Estimating AnalystCost EstimatorEstimating SpecialistEstimatorDistrict Sales ManagerFractional Sales ExecutiveNational Sales ManagerRegional Sales ManagerSales DirectorSales ManagerSales Operations Manager (Sales Ops Manager)Sales SupervisorSales VP (Sales Vice President)Sales and Marketing VP (Sales and Marketing Vice President)Administrative AnalystBusiness AnalystBusiness ConsultantEmployment Programs AnalystManagement AnalystManagement ConsultantOrganizational Development ConsultantPerformance Management AnalystProgram Management AnalystAdministrative CoordinatorAdministrative DirectorAdministrative ManagerAdministrative OfficerAdministratorBusiness AdministratorBuilding Maintenance SuperintendentBuilding Services SupervisorFacilities CoordinatorFacilities DirectorFacilities EngineerFacilities Maintenance ManagerFacilities ManagerFacilities Operations Manager (Facilities Ops Manager)Facilities Operations Specialist (Facilities Ops Specialist)Maintenance Superintendent
Work Environment
Locations
- • Corporate offices
- • Retail and sales offices
- • Warehouses and distribution centers
- • Manufacturing plants
- • Government and nonprofit agencies
Schedule
Most roles follow a weekday business schedule, but deadlines and high time pressure can require early mornings, evenings, or occasional travel.
Physical Demands
Work is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, computer use, and meetings. Some roles require moderate walking and standing when overseeing facilities, production floors, or job sites.
Salary & Job Outlook
Median $102,480
$60,517$174,137+
Entry Level
10th percentile
$60,517
Early Career
25th percentile
$77,646
Median
50th percentile
$102,480
Experienced
75th percentile
$136,052
Top Earners
90th percentile
$174,137+
National Employment: 8,782,200 jobs
Top Paying States
Why Demand May Grow
As organizations expand and become more complex, they need managers to coordinate operations, budgets, projects, and teams. Growth in logistics, project-based work, and data-driven decision-making can also increase demand for management roles.
Skills You'll Need
Budgeting and financial analysisPlanning and prioritizationLeadership and team managementClear written and verbal communicationProblem-solving and process improvementData analysis and reporting (spreadsheets/dashboards)Negotiation and conflict resolutionCustomer and stakeholder management
Pros & Cons
Pros
- • Strong pay potential, especially with experience
- • Transferable skills across many industries
- • Opportunities to lead teams and influence results
- • Variety of career paths (operations, sales, projects, administration)
- • Clear advancement ladders into senior leadership
Cons
- • High responsibility and time pressure
- • Long hours can be common during peak periods
- • Frequent meetings and competing priorities
- • Performance is often tied to budgets and measurable outcomes
- • Managing people and conflict can be stressful
FAQ
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