VP of Operations Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a VP of Operations includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Evaluating the founding principles of our organization, its current state, and the market to inform our vision.
  • Drafting and ensuring adherence to pertinent budgets.
  • Hiring and monitoring the duties of Department Heads to ensure their alignment with our strategic plans.
  • Hosting regular meetings with executive staff to discuss plans and address concerns.
  • Mediating disputes to promote amicable and cooperative relationships among staff.
  • Reporting to and meeting with the Board of Directors, as needed.
  • Representing our company at local and international gatherings.
  • Assessing structures and procedures and tweaking these, where necessary, to ensure that objectives are met.
  • Inspecting work sites to ensure that these are safe, fully-functional, and high-yielding.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of VP of Operations duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific VP of Operations roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.