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The Senior Operations Manager in Chicago builds strong operational governance for Operations, partnering with stakeholders to improve performance, quality, and candidate and client experience.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage budgets, vendors, and resource planning for the Operations function.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, setting clear goals and accountability.
• Partner with sales, delivery, research, and leadership teams to streamline workflows and remove friction.
• Identify risks and implement controls to protect service quality, data, and reputation.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and operating rhythms to track outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Define and execute the Operations strategy aligned with business priorities and service standards.
• Present insights and recommendations to leadership, translating data into practical action.
Requirements
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional local language capability is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Operations leadership roles, including people management.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and complex initiatives end-to-end.
• Proven ability to set strategy and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced professional services environment.
• Data-driven approach with comfort using metrics, reporting, and process improvement methods.
Benefits
• Salary range: 125,000 - 170,000
• Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development and high-visibility projects.
• Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers.
• Open communication environment.
• Full medical coverage.
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