General and Operations Managers Career, Salary and Skills

Occupation description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

National salary and employment

Top skills

Typical tasks

• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
• Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.
• Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.
• Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.
• Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.

Technology

• Act!
• ActionWare
• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe Creative Cloud software
• Adobe Photoshop
• ADP Workforce Now
• Airtable
• Amazon Web Services AWS software
• AMG Teleran SalesInSync
• Apache Hadoop
• Apple Final Cut Pro
• Apple Keynote
• Apple macOS
• Atlassian Confluence

General and Operations Managers salary by location

Areas with the highest reported employment for this occupation.

• General and Operations Managers Salary in TX
  Median $103,230 · Employment 431,310
• General and Operations Managers Salary in CA
  Median $124,390 · Employment 300,840
• General and Operations Managers Salary in FL
  Median $101,580 · Employment 236,290
• General and Operations Managers Salary in NY
  Median $130,860 · Employment 206,740
• General and Operations Managers Salary in New York, NY
  Median $157,000 · Employment 177,850
• General and Operations Managers Salary in PA
  Median $103,130 · Employment 172,010
• General and Operations Managers Salary in IL
  Median $103,570 · Employment 171,300
• General and Operations Managers Salary in OH
  Median $97,700 · Employment 153,160
• General and Operations Managers Salary in Dallas, TX
  Median $111,010 · Employment 125,090
• General and Operations Managers Salary in Chicago, IL
  Median $109,390 · Employment 122,930
• General and Operations Managers Salary in Washington, DC
  Median $156,460 · Employment 112,530
• General and Operations Managers Salary in GA
  Median $103,730 · Employment 111,060

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