Program; Operations Manager

Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on skills, experience, location, qualifications and other factors.

At GT Independence, people are at the heart of everything we do. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love what you do, and are eager to grow, you’re in the right place. Discover a career where your work genuinely improves lives and supports a mission that matters.

To help people live a life of their choosing, regardless of age or ability.

The Program (Operations) Manager manages the operational unit to assist and support real‑time operations. The Program Manager facilitates the utilization of resources to achieve customer satisfaction, productivity, payroll schedule adherence, and goal attainment.

• Develop and monitor key performance metrics to measure staff performance and operations functions
• Regularly evaluate business processes, procedures, and systems and make recommendations for improvement
• Participate in business development for recently acquired contracts
• Participate in quality improvement projects and lead efforts in continuous improvement
• Monitor workloads of the group and re‑assign tasks appropriately
• Ensure payroll schedule requirements are met so payroll is distributed on time
• Prepare reports
• Monitor and measure compliance standards
• Collaborate with other managers and departments to develop, maintain, and update policies, procedures, and training materials
• Manage staffing, staff development, and training
• Build and maintain relationships with states and agencies as the key liaison
• Develop staff in a way that aligns with the company's vision and values
• Manage internal communications within the unit and with external stakeholders
• Apply GT Independence values to the operational group
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Bachelor’s in business management or business administration preferred.

• At least two years of Operations experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in supervision and leadership
• Extensive experience on complex projects with critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with demonstrated ability to work toward and meet deadlines
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Experience building highly effective teams
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite
• Competent in utilizing multiple software applications

• Work is performed in a typical office setting or from a home office.

Team members enjoy flexible paid time off, competitive wages & benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Grow your career with us. Grow your impact with us.

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