The Business Operations Manager interprets data from various departments, making strategic decisions, and rolling out a plan of action. He/She can obtain the data from multiple department reports such as budgetary information, interpreting financial data, monitoring expense reports, and performing a cost-benefit analysis of internal programs. He/She reports directly to the CEO or Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities
- Requests reports from company departments for review on a regular basis
- Collaborates with relevant parties to create a budget
- Makes sure that all operations run smoothly and align with quality standards
- Compiles information from various sources to formulate a current picture of the company and the market
- Devises business strategies to develop or improve the way a company functions
- Conducts staff performance reviews and motivating staff
- Interprets data to generate company and market strategies for implementation
- Creates strategies and policies for company growth
- Researches the consumer market and evaluate the cost of running a business versus the profit they make in order to see if any operations need revising
- Creates a monthly presentation for the Board of Directors meeting
Job Requirements/Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in business or related field or an MBA
- Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- Proficient ability to manage complex budgets
- Proven previous work experience as a Business Operations Manager
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience in successfully managing a complex enterprise’s human resources, finances, operations, or strategies.
- Experience leading and developing top-performing teams
- A history of leading and supporting successful projects
Skills needed for this role
The Business Operations Manager must have strong mathematical and analytical skills, and be detail-oriented, to manage the finances and operations of a company. He/She should be able to catch any errors or irregularities in the budget and spending, as well as with any policies, procedures, or performances. He/She must also have good ethics, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work with others.
Career Level
Managerial
Job Specializations
Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, International Business