Business Systems and Operations Manager

Operations Leadership Track | Future Director of Operations Build the Systems That Scale a Growing Company

We are looking for a high-capacity operational leader who thrives on creating order from complexity, building scalable systems, and improving how work gets done.

This is not a traditional project management position.

This is a leadership-track opportunity designed for someone who wants to become the operational leader of a growing organization.

You will work directly with the President to lead process improvement initiatives, drive software and technology implementations, develop operational metrics, and help prepare the organization for its next stage of growth. Over time, this role will assume increasing operational leadership responsibility as part of a planned succession strategy. The company has identified leadership development, operational systems, accountability systems, and succession planning as key strategic priorities.

If you enjoy building systems, leading change, solving operational challenges, and creating measurable business improvements, we want to meet you.

Location: Minneapolis, MN (or surrounding area)
Reports To: President
Leadership Path: Director of Operations within 24 Months

Lead Operational Improvement

• Analyze and improve business processes across departments
• Eliminate inefficiencies and bottlenecks
• Build scalable workflows that support growth
• Create standard operating procedures and documentation

Drive Technology & Software Initiatives

• Lead implementation of ERP, CRM, project management, service, and operational software platforms
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders
• Manage user adoption, training, and change management
• Ensure technology investments generate measurable business value

Build Management Systems

• Develop KPI dashboards and operational scorecards
• Improve reporting and visibility across departments
• Create accountability systems that support execution
• Provide leadership with actionable operational insights

Support Project & Service Operations

• Improve project delivery workflows
• Assist with resource planning and capacity management
• Standardize operational processes

Develop into Operational Leadership

• Work closely with the current Operations leadership team
• Learn key systems, workflows, and business processes
• Participate in planning and leadership meetings
• Progress into broader operational leadership responsibility over time

We help organizations communicate clearly, respond confidently, and operate safely through intelligent technology solutions.

Our culture is built around ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and developing people. We believe businesses should run on strong systems and great leaders, not heroic effort.

As we continue to grow, we are investing heavily in operational excellence, technology, leadership development, and scalable processes that position the company for long-term success. These priorities align with the company’s strategic focus on operational systems, leadership development, accountability systems, and succession planning.

Most operations jobs focus on maintaining what already exists.

This role is about building what comes next.

You will work directly with the President, influence company-wide operations, lead technology initiatives, and play a major role in shaping the future leadership structure of the business.

We are intentionally hiring for growth potential, not just current capability.

If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to grow into a Director of Operations role and help build a scalable organization, we’d love to talk with you.

Electronic Design Company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in our hiring process or employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, or any other characteristic protected under the law.