Inductive Automation · 8 hours ago
Senior Manager of Operations
Folsom, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$210K/yr - $242K/yr
10+ years expInductive Automation is seeking a Senior Manager of Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across company-wide operations. The role focuses on ensuring that company strategy translates into disciplined execution in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment by designing and continuously improving operational processes.
Software
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Translating executive priorities into clear operational plans, timelines, and outcomes
Establishing and running operating rhythms including quarterly planning, business reviews, and execution check-ins
Tracking progress against company and divisional goals; surface risks and drive timely decisions
Designing, documenting, and standardizing cross-functional processes that improve efficiency and clarity
Identifying operational bottlenecks and lead initiatives to eliminate rework, handoff failures, and ambiguity
Partnering with functional leaders to improve how work flows across the organization
Defining and owning operational KPIs and dashboards in partnership with Finance and Analytics
Ensuring leaders are accountable to outcomes, not just activity
Leading root-cause analysis and corrective action when performance misses targets
Leading high-impact initiatives that span multiple departments where no single function owns the outcome
Acting as a neutral integrator to resolve competing priorities and align teams
Influencing and partnering effectively with VPs and Directors without direct authority
Partnering with People/HR and Finance on org design, capacity planning, and operational readiness
Supporting leaders as teams grow, reorganize, or take on new scope
Helping build repeatable systems that support sustainable growth
Serving as an extension of the COO on priority initiatives and special projects
Taking ownership of major programs the COO delegates
Providing clear, concise insight to the executive team on execution health and operational risk
Managing Directors, Senior Managers, and/or a Program Management function
Operating at a company-wide level with visibility across all major functions
Regularly interfacing with the executive team
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in operations, business operations, program management, or related roles
Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a scaling organization
Strong systems thinker with the ability to design processes that work in practice
Exceptional executive communication skills—clear, direct, and outcome-focused
Track record of holding teams accountable while building strong relationships
Preferred
Experience in B2B SaaS, technology, or professional services organizations
Prior experience reporting to or working closely with a COO or executive leadership team
Experience building or leading a PMO or company-wide operating cadence
Benefits
100% Employee Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program
World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball
Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees enjoy breathtaking views and adventures that energize and inspire
Company
Inductive Automation
Inductive Automation, a web-based HMI system, provides clients with SQL database-centric OPC-based control and industrial reporting systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steven A. Hechtman
Founder and CEO
Don Pearson
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
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