Area Operations Manager - Growth, Leadership & Equity

Otter Tail Power Company; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 154,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Incentive plans

Employee stock ownership

Retirement savings match

Health, disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Otter Tail Power Company in Jamestown, ND is seeking a Manager Area Operations to lead a team and drive a culture of innovation and growth across the service territory. You will oversee KPI achievement, workforce planning, stakeholder relations, and cross-functional collaboration with Customer Care, Sales, Engineering and Regulatory.

The role requires a four-year degree and travel across OTP service area. Competitive base pay and incentives, stock options, retirement savings match, and

Qualifications

• This position is people-centric with strong communication and leadership expectations.
• Public speaking and adapting communication to various groups required.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects is essential.
• Familiarity with labor agreements or collective bargaining is a plus.
• Willingness to travel across OTP service territory, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure KPI achievement in safety, reliability, budgets, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead Operations Managers and 50-60 direct reports.
• Oversee workforce planning for after-hours coverage.
• Represent OTP to utilities, communities, and customers.
• Collaborate with Customer Care, Sales, Engineering and Regulatory.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Four-year degree in Business/Operations/Engineering

Job description

Otter Tail Power Company in Jamestown, ND is seeking a Manager Area Operations to lead a team and drive a culture of innovation and growth across the service territory. You will oversee KPI achievement, workforce planning, stakeholder relations, and cross-functional collaboration with Customer Care, Sales, Engineering and Regulatory.

The role requires a four-year degree and travel across OTP service area. Competitive base pay and incentives, stock options, retirement savings match, and