VP of Operations

Parker Hannifin; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin, headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, seeks a VP of Operations to base here and drive coaching-led impact across the organization. The role emphasizes turning coaching into actionable backlog and delivering measurable results through hands-on leadership and client support.

We offer mentorship and real benefits in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates grit, interpersonal strength, and the ability to navigate complex operational challenges with a

Qualifications

• Hands-on interpersonal skills experience.
• Comfort with the Chesapeake-based operation cadence.
• Grit to debug at 4pm on a Friday without complaint.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Convert Coaching chaos into a backlog someone can actually work
• Provide hands-on support to colleagues and Parker Hannifin clients as needed
• Keep vp expectations grounded in what the internship role can deliver
• Apply Attention Management and Facilitation to solve day-to-day operational challenges
• Keep Interpersonal Skills documentation current as the work outpaces it
• Map the handoffs between VA teams so nothing falls in the cracks
• Carry general knowledge that doesn't live in any wiki yet
• Track key metrics and report findings to your manager each week

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Chesapeake-based operations

Grit under pressure

Customer-centric mindset

Job description

Joining Parker Hannifin as a VP of Operations means Chesapeake becomes your base and Coaching becomes your lever for $176,000 - $279,000-level impact. The bargain is plain - your 13 years and Coaching for $176,000 - $279,000, plus a general team that hands over the reins.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert Coaching chaos into a backlog someone can actually work


• Provide hands-on support to colleagues and Parker Hannifin clients as needed


• Keep vp expectations grounded in what the internship role can deliver


• Apply Attention Management and Facilitation to solve day-to-day operational challenges


• Keep Interpersonal Skills documentation current as the work outpaces it


• Map the handoffs between VA teams so nothing falls in the cracks


• Carry general knowledge that doesn't live in any wiki yet


• Track key metrics and report findings to your manager each week

What You'll Bring

• Hands-on Interpersonal Skills experience that survives a whiteboard interview


• Comfort with the internship cadence of a Chesapeake-based operation


• The grit to debug at 4pm on a Friday without complaint


• Comfort working in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment

We are Parker Hannifin, a proudly-nerdy general company headquartered in Chesapeake, VA. Psychological safety is something we actively build, so disagreeing in good faith is encouraged.

Our offer wraps $176,000 - $279,000 around mentorship, real benefits, and the kind of Chesapeake, VA flexibility most general roles only promise.

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Bring your Growth Mindset, your questions, and your ambition; we'll bring the rest at Parker Hannifin.