This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Business Operations Manager based in the United States.
This role serves as the operational and financial foundation for a fast-growing, multi-site delivery organization.
You will own critical business operations processes, including financial reporting, program performance tracking, process optimization, and operational governance.
The position plays a key role in transforming field activity into actionable business insights that support profitability and strategic decision-making.
Working closely with engineering leadership, finance teams, field operations, and clients, you will create visibility, structure, and accountability across complex programs.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on building scalable processes, improving efficiency, and protecting business performance.
You will help shape how a growing organization operates by developing systems, controls, and models that enable sustainable expansion
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Business Operations Manager based in the United States.
This role serves as the operational and financial foundation for a fast-growing, multi-site delivery organization.
You will own critical business operations processes, including financial reporting, program performance tracking, process optimization, and operational governance.
The position plays a key role in transforming field activity into actionable business insights that support profitability and strategic decision-making.
Working closely with engineering leadership, finance teams, field operations, and clients, you will create visibility, structure, and accountability across complex programs.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on building scalable processes, improving efficiency, and protecting business performance.
You will help shape how a growing organization operates by developing systems, controls, and models that enable sustainable expansion
Accountabilities:
- Own program-level financial reporting, including P&L management, cost analysis, margin tracking, burn rates, and budget-to-actual performance reviews.
- Establish recurring reporting processes that provide leadership with clear visibility into financial health, operational performance, and key business trends.
- Identify cost risks, margin opportunities, productivity gaps, and operational challenges while providing actionable recommendations.
- Develop and maintain financial models for new site launches, including cost forecasts, staffing requirements, resource planning, and profitability projections.
- Create accurate client-facing financial reports supporting invoicing, project reviews, and account management activities.
- Manage change orders, scope adjustments, and contract modifications to ensure additional work is properly documented, priced, and billed.
- Partner with field teams to reconcile labor hours, operational activity, deliverables, and invoicing data to maintain accurate financial records.
- Lead process optimization initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, improving workflows, and creating scalable operational practices.
- Develop and maintain operational documentation, including standard operating procedures, workflow guides, reporting templates, and governance frameworks.
- Establish controls, ownership structures, approval processes, and audit-ready documentation across financial and operational activities.
- Serve as a central business operations partner connecting engineering, field operations, finance, staffing teams, and clients.
- Provide leadership with executive-ready analysis, recommendations, and decision support for strategic and operational initiatives.
- Manage and support operational team members involved in billing reconciliation, mobilization planning, and business data management.
- 10+ years of experience in business operations, financial analysis, project controls, FP&A, program finance, or related roles.
- Experience managing P&L ownership, major program budgets, margin performance, and financial forecasting.
- Strong background in multi-site, project-based delivery environments such as construction, data centers, telecommunications, field services, or similar industries.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills with the ability to build and maintain complex operational and cost models.
- Experience managing change orders, contract modifications, billing processes, and client-facing financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of the connection between operational activity, labor tracking, cost allocation, invoicing, and financial outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes, create documentation, implement controls, and establish governance in scaling organizations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex operational data into clear insights for executives and clients.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.
- Experience with ERP systems, project controls platforms, billing tools, or workforce management systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with process improvement methodologies, internal controls, audit readiness, or operational excellence frameworks is a plus.
- Previous people management experience is preferred.
- Competitive annual salary range of $130,000 - $150,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
- Opportunity to take ownership of critical business operations processes in a high-impact role.
- Ability to influence operational strategy, financial performance, and organizational growth.
- Collaborative environment working with engineering, operations, finance, and client-facing teams.
- Opportunity to build scalable systems, processes, and governance structures.
- Professional growth opportunities within a rapidly evolving organization.
- Exposure to complex multi-site programs and strategic business initiatives
The Business Operations Manager will oversee financial and operational performance across a multi-site environment, ensuring accurate reporting, strong process discipline, and effective decision support. This role combines financial ownership, operational improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to help teams scale efficiently.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced business operations professional with strong financial acumen, operational expertise, and the ability to build scalable processes in complex, project-based environments.