Strategic Operations Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services in Greater Phoenix Area is seeking a Strategic Operations Manager to lead high-impact initiatives and drive organizational growth. You will partner with leaders across functions to streamline operations, manage critical projects, and develop scalable solutions for performance and efficiency.

The role requires 3+ years in financial services or related fields, with a proven track record in process improvement, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial services, wealth management, banking, or related industry.
• Proven success managing projects and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong background in business operations, process improvement, or strategic planning.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with leadership teams.
• Experience gathering requirements, documenting processes, and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic initiatives and special projects from planning through execution
• Evaluate current business processes and identify opportunities for operational improvement
• Lead cross-functional efforts to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance business performance
• Gather and analyze data to support recommendations and decision-making
• Create reports, presentations, and executive-level updates
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain stakeholder alignment
• Partner with department leaders to implement new processes and drive adoption
• Track project progress, deliverables, and organizational priorities
• Support business transformation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement efforts

Skills

Project management

Data interpretation

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Strategic Operations Manager

Greater Phoenix Area

$85,000 - $100,000 + Performance Bonus

A well-established organization is seeking a Strategic Operations Manager to help lead high-impact business initiatives, improve organizational effectiveness, and support long-term growth objectives.

This highly visible role will partner with leaders across multiple business functions to streamline operations, manage critical projects, and develop solutions that improve performance, scalability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic initiatives and special projects from planning through execution
• Evaluate current business processes and identify opportunities for operational improvement
• Lead cross-functional efforts to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance business performance
• Gather and analyze data to support recommendations and decision-making
• Create reports, presentations, and executive-level updates
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain stakeholder alignment
• Partner with department leaders to implement new processes and drive adoption
• Track project progress, deliverables, and organizational priorities
• Support business transformation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement efforts

Requirement

• 3+ years of experience in financial services, wealth management, banking, or a related industry
• Proven success managing projects and leading cross-functional initiatives
• Strong background in business operations, process improvement, or strategic planning
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights
• Strong communication and presentation skills with leadership teams
• Experience gathering requirements, documenting processes, and managing multiple priorities

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.