Operations Manager
Future Leadership Track: Operations Manager / Director of Operations
Base Salary: $70,000 - $75,000
Target Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000+ annually through performance bonuses, promotions, and leadership advancement as responsibilities and impact grow.
Benefits
Company-paid health insurance for employee, spouse, and children
Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Company laptop and phone
Ongoing training, coaching, mentorship, and professional development
Team-building events and leadership development opportunities
Competitive, performance-driven culture focused on growth and achievement
Unique Perks
Access to the Company's private golf course and pool ( must qualify )
Company-paid annual trips and incentive experiences ( must qualify ), including:
Club Money Trip - Key West, Florida
Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trip
Opportunity to participate in executive leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions
Front-row seat to learning how a rapidly growing company scales operations and drives execution
Position Summary
Ultimate is seeking a highly competitive, organized, and driven Operations Manager to work directly alongside company ownership and executive leadership.
This is an ideal opportunity for a former athlete or ambitious young professional who wants to accelerate their career in operations, leadership, project management, execution, and business management. You will gain firsthand exposure to how a fast-growing company operates while helping drive accountability, execution, systems development, and company-wide growth initiatives.
You will work hand-in-hand with ownership on a daily basis, gaining access to leadership meetings, strategic projects, operational planning, budgeting discussions, KPI reviews, and major company initiatives.
This role is designed for someone who wants to learn how to build, scale, and lead a business while developing into a future executive leader within Ultimate.
This is not an administrative role. It is a leadership development role.
What You'll Do
Executive Operations
Work directly with ownership and executive leadership on key business initiatives
Prepare agendas and materials for executive meetings
Collect KPI reports and maintain executive scorecards
Document meeting notes, action items, and key decisions
Track follow-up items and drive accountability across leadership teams
Maintain executive dashboards and company reporting systems
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and business reviews
Project Management & Execution
Coordinate company-wide projects and strategic initiatives
Build and maintain project plans, timelines, owners, and deadlines
Follow up with department leaders on commitments and deliverables
Create weekly project status updates for leadership
Identify risks, roadblocks, and opportunities for improvement
Ensure projects are executed on time and aligned with company objectives
Drive accountability throughout the organization
Leadership Support
Assist executive leadership in executing strategic priorities
Prepare reports, presentations, and business updates
Help monitor organizational performance against company goals
Facilitate leadership communication across departments
Support implementation of new initiatives and growth strategies
Serve as a key partner in maintaining alignment across the company
Training & Organizational Development
Coordinate leadership development initiatives
Assist in creating SOPs, playbooks, operating procedures, and training materials
Support company-wide training and development programs
Track completion of key operational initiatives
Help turn leadership ideas into repeatable systems and processes
Systems, Technology & Process Improvement
Maintain Asana projects, workflows, templates, and accountability systems
Support AI, automation, and technology initiatives
Organize operational resources and company documentation
Build dashboards, reporting tools, and business intelligence systems
Identify efficiency improvements across departments
Help create scalable infrastructure that supports long-term growth
Continuously improve business processes and workflows
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
A former collegiate athlete, competitive individual, or high-achiever who thrives in a performance-driven environment
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Naturally accountable and proactive
Strong at project management and execution
Comfortable communicating with executives, managers, and team members
Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Driven by growth, learning, and advancement opportunities
Passionate about leadership, business operations, and continuous improvement
Excited to take on increasing responsibility and influence within the organization
Preferred Background
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Organizational Leadership, Economics, or a related field
1-5 years of professional experience
Experience in operations, project management, business administration, consulting, finance, leadership development, or process improvement preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong Microsoft Office and technology skills
Experience with project management platforms such as Asana is a plus
Experience using AI tools, automation platforms, or reporting systems is a plus
What Success Looks Like
Within the first 12 months:
Leadership meetings are organized, productive, and action-oriented
Executive priorities are consistently executed on schedule
Key projects remain on track and leaders are held accountable
SOPs, training programs, and operational systems continue to expand
Business reporting becomes more accurate, timely, and actionable
Process improvements increase efficiency across multiple departments
AI and automation initiatives begin creating measurable operational leverage
Ownership spends more time focused on growth, strategy, leadership, and expansion rather than daily coordination and follow-up
Why This Role Is Different
Most operations roles teach you how to manage a department.
This role teaches you how to run a company.
You will have direct exposure to ownership and executive leadership while gaining experience in:
Operations Management
Leadership
Project Management
Business Strategy
Strategic Planning
KPI Management
Process Improvement
Organizational Development
Technology & AI
Accountability Systems
Executive Leadership
For the right person, this role offers a unique opportunity to rapidly advance into a Director of Operations or Chief of Staff role while helping build one of the fastest-growing staffing companies in the country.
