Operations careers

7 roles in operations, each mapped to the skills employers ask for. Pick one and we'll build the free plan that gets you there.

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Roles mapped

O*NET occupations

Average median pay

$90,429

Across roles in this sector

Growing fast

3 roles

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All Operations roles

Business Operations Manager

Bright outlook

Operations

Run the internal machine: planning, tooling, metrics and process.

$105,000 median14% growth11 skills

Customer Support Lead

Operations

Lead a support team and improve how quickly issues get solved.

$68,000 median11% growth8 skills

Logistics Manager

Operations

Run warehousing, transport and fulfilment day to day.

$95,000 median12% growth11 skills

Procurement Manager

Operations

Buy what the business needs at the right price, quality and terms.

$98,000 median11% growth11 skills

Project Manager

Bright outlook

Operations

Plan work, manage risk and deliver projects on time and on budget.

$92,000 median13% growth9 skills

Quality Manager

Operations

Set and police the standards that keep products and processes reliable.

$95,000 median10% growth11 skills

Supply Chain Analyst

Bright outlook

Operations

Analyse and improve how goods move from supplier to customer.

$80,000 median15% growth10 skills

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