Assistant Operations Manager Jobs in California
Assistant Operations Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in logistics and supply chain, retail and e-commerce, healthcare administration, and manufacturing, with openings at every level from coordinator-track to senior operations roles. The largest hiring volumes are in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where companies like Amazon, Kaiser Permanente, and Target have deep California footprints. Process improvement, multi-site coordination, and inventory management are the most in-demand specialties across California listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The position provides strategic and operational leadership for enterprise pharmacy technology and informatics operations across Kaiser Permanente. Responsibilities include overseeing the implementation, optimization, governance, and lifecycle management of mission-critical pharmacy systems, including ePrescribing, Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS), pharmacy interoperability, interfaces, and core pharmacy applications. The role also provides oversight of pharmacy technology strategy, operational support, pricing operations, system enhancements and upgrades, vendor partnerships, and regulatory compliance with CMS, DEA, and NCPDP standards. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence through workflow optimization, process improvement, performance measurement, patient safety, medication access, and drug cost management.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in enterprise pharmacy technology leadership, strong knowledge of healthcare and pharmacy systems, and the ability to build partnerships and influence decisions across pharmacy, clinical, medical group, nursing, operations, IT, and executive teams. This role involves leading strategic discussions, building consensus, navigating complex organizational dynamics, and driving transformational change across the enterprise. The successful candidate is a strong communicator, independent thinker, quick learner, and effective problem-solver who is comfortable operating in ambiguous environments. Key initiatives include KPWA integration with the KPHC Anywhere instance, KP Nevada integration, NCPDP SCRIPT upgrades, regional integration efforts, and modernization of pharmacy technology platforms and workflows, with potential opportunities for Epic training and certification based on business needs and budget.
This managing level position leads and coordinates systems integration activities, internal and external to IT. This role provides consulting to ensure technology or process owners have access to the required information and training for effective system or process operations and manages the development, tracking, maintenance, and reporting of performance metrics (for example, data quality, customer metrics, financials). In addition, this position supports senior leadership in reviewing performance metrics and outcomes to drive ongoing operational change and improvements and tracks annual IT staffing, purchasing and operations and capital budgets.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manages individuals and/or teams in designated work unit by translating business plans into tactical action items; ensuring all policies and procedures are followed; delegating tasks to meet goals and objectives; overseeing the completion of work assignments; aligning team efforts; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; removing obstacles that impact performance; and guiding performance and developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Pursues professional growth and provides developmental opportunities for others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback; building collaborative, cross-functional relationships; training and developing talent for growth opportunities; delegating tasks and decisions; fostering open dialogue amongst team members; supporting execution of performance management guidelines and expectations; and working closely with employees to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Manages information relevant to forecasting businesss future technical and operational information needs.
- Provides suggestions to higher levels regarding the development and definition of the business/technology strategy by managing the input from lower levels.
- Manages business and/or technology plans to ensure capability for alignment with business unit and KPs national and regional strategies.
- Manages the processes of region-wide, complex information systems needs in project areas such as new business operating models, innovative approaches to IT solutions support, market research of emerging or available product functionality and operational readiness assessment.
- Manages the implementation of technology or business process integration plans.
- Provides support to senior leadership by providing information regarding business systems, data and process initiatives.
- Manages systems and business process activities.
- Provides support to senior leadership by providing information regarding business and technology issues.
- Leads and coordinates inter- and intra-departmental systems integration activities.
- Provides consultation and guidance to ensure technology or process owners have access to the required information and training for effective system or process operations.
- Manages resources to ensure deliverable due dates and requirements are met.
- Manages operational performance reports within and across business functions or areas.
- Manages the development of resource (for example, associates, vendors, infrastructure) capacity planning, demand management processes, and workforce planning.
- Tracks annual IT staffing, purchasing and operations and capital budgets.
- Manages the development, tracking, maintenance, and reporting of performance metrics (for example, data quality, customer metrics, financials).
- Supports senior leadership in reviewing performance metrics and outcomes to drive ongoing operational change and improvements.
- Provides analytics to evaluate and ensure efficient, cost effective operational solutions which support systems processes and functional requirements.
- Manages the development, implementation, and the maintenance of a comprehensive and integrated data quality improvement and training program.
- Analyzes identified problems in technology and business solutions to determine cause and desired resolution.
- Monitors local, national, and international trends and legislative changes in healthcare technology and information systems.
- Manages technologies, systems solution design, data, and metrics in alignment with the organizations vision, goals and objectives.
- Manages initiatives in alignment with other National initiatives.
- Manages the preparation of source documents and technical/business manuals and monitors the use of established and documented IT processes, tools, and best practices.
- Manages the physical security, infrastructure, network, application controls for designated department or area.
- Develops and manages business continuity and disaster recovery-procedures and infrastructure procedures.
- Manages cross-functional and/or cross divisional task forces to identify and document functional requirements, workflow, information sources and system specifications.
- Ensures designated department or business area maintains a knowledge repository of current technology and business processes.
- Reviews and summarizes research on topics related to technology and business initiatives for lower levels and customers.
- Manages information relevant to forecasting businesss future technical and operational information needs.
- Provides suggestions to higher levels regarding the development and definition of the business/technology strategy by managing the input from lower levels.
- Manages business and/or technology plans to ensure capability for alignment with business unit and KPs national and regional strategies.
- Manages the processes of region-wide, complex information systems needs in project areas such as new business operating models, innovative approaches to IT solutions support, market research of emerging or available product functionality and operational readiness assessment.
- Manages the implementation of technology or business process integration plans.
- Provides support to senior leadership by providing information regarding business systems, data and process initiatives.
- Manages systems and business process activities.
- Provides support to senior leadership by providing information regarding business and technology issues.
- Leads and coordinates inter- and intra-departmental systems integration activities.
- Provides consultation and guidance to ensure technology or process owners have access to the required information and training for effective system or process operations.
- Manages resources to ensure deliverable due dates and requirements are met.
- Manages operational performance reports within and across business functions or areas.
- Manages the development of resource (for example, associates, vendors, infrastructure) capacity planning, demand management processes, and workforce planning.
- Tracks annual IT staffing, purchasing and operations and capital budgets.
- Manages the development, tracking, maintenance, and reporting of performance metrics (for example, data quality, customer metrics, financials).
- Supports senior leadership in reviewing performance metrics and outcomes to drive ongoing operational change and improvements.
- Provides analytics to evaluate and ensure efficient, cost effective operational solutions which support systems processes and functional requirements.
- Manages the development, implementation, and the maintenance of a comprehensive and integrated data quality improvement and training program.
- Analyzes identified problems in technology and business solutions to determine cause and desired resolution.
- Monitors local, national, and international trends and legislative changes in healthcare technology and information systems.
- Manages technologies, systems solution design, data, and metrics in alignment with the organizations vision, goals and objectives.
- Manages initiatives in alignment with other National initiatives.
- Manages the preparation of source documents and technical/business manuals and monitors the use of established and documented IT processes, tools, and best practices.
- Manages the physical security, infrastructure, network, application controls for designated department or area.
- Develops and manages business continuity and disaster recovery-procedures and infrastructure procedures.
- Manages cross-functional and/or cross divisional task forces to identify and document functional requirements, workflow, information sources and system specifications.
- Ensures designated department or business area maintains a knowledge repository of current technology and business processes.
- Reviews and summarizes research on topics related to technology and business initiatives for lower levels and customers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)
- Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management
- Attention to Detail
- Business Knowledge
- Communication
- Constructive Feedback
- Critical Thinking
- Cross-Group Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Dependability
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
- Drives Results
- Facilitation Skills
- Health Care Industry
- Influencing Others
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Learning Agility
- Organizational Savvy
- Problem Solving
- Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Building
- Teamwork
- Topic-Specific Communication
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)
- Analytical Skills
- Business Case Development
- Business Planning
- Business Process Improvement
- Client Focus
- Corporate Governance Models and Methodologies
- Crisis Incident Management
- Delegation
- Demonstrating Personal Flexibility
- Financial Acumen
- Financial Plan Budgeting
- Getting Work Done Through Others
- IT Governance
- IT Industry: Trends & Directions
- ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Management
- Managing Diverse Relationships
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Negotiation
- Organizational Skills
- Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Risk Assessment
- Technical Communication
- Technical Documentation
- Vendor Management
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum four (4) years in a leadership role working with project or functional teams.
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, CIS, Mathematics, or related field and Minimum six (6) years experience in business operations, IT consulting, business analysis, or a related field. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Three (3) years experience working for a health care organization.
- Two (2) years experience working on projects or programs requiring the integration of cross-functional technology and/or business solutions.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, CIS, Mathematics, or related field.
PrimaryLocation : California,Downey,Downey Boeing - Independence Park
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun,
WorkingHoursStart : 09:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-PO-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level : Manager with Direct Reports
Job Category : Information Technology
Department : Po/Ho Corp - National Rx Programs & Servics - 0308
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
The position provides strategic and operational leadership for enterprise pharmacy technology and informatics operations across Kaiser Permanente. Responsibilities include overseeing the implementation, optimization, governance, and lifecycle management of mission-critical pharmacy systems, including ePrescribing, Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS), pharmacy interoperability, interfaces, and core pharmacy applications. The role also provides oversight of pharmacy technology strategy, operational support, pricing operations, system enhancements and upgrades, vendor partnerships, and regulatory compliance with CMS, DEA, and NCPDP standards. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence through workflow optimization, process improvement, performance measurement, patient safety, medication access, and drug cost management.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in enterprise pharmacy technology leadership, strong knowledge of healthcare and pharmacy systems, and the ability to build partnerships and influence decisions across pharmacy, clinical, medical group, nursing, operations, IT, and executive teams. This role involves leading strategic discussions, building consensus, navigating complex organizational dynamics, and driving transformational change across the enterprise. The successful candidate is a strong communicator, independent thinker, quick learner, and effective problem-solver who is comfortable operating in ambiguous environments. Key initiatives include KPWA integration with the KPHC Anywhere instance, KP Nevada integration, NCPDP SCRIPT upgrades, regional integration efforts, and modernization of pharmacy technology platforms and workflows, with potential opportunities for Epic training and certification based on business needs and budget.
This managing level position leads and coordinates systems integration activities, internal and external to IT. This role provides consulting to ensure technology or process owners have access to the required information and training for effective system or process operations and manages the development, tracking, maintenance, and reporting of performance metrics (for example, data quality, customer metrics, financials). In addition, this position supports senior leadership in reviewing performance metrics and outcomes to drive ongoing operational change and improvements and tracks annual IT staffing, purchasing and operations and capital budgets.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manages individuals and/or teams in designated work unit by translating business plans into tactical action items; ensuring all policies and procedures are followed; delegating tasks to meet goals and objectives; overseeing the completion of work assignments; aligning team efforts; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; removing obstacles that impact performance; and guiding performance and developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Pursues professional growth and provides developmental opportunities for others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback; building collaborative, cross-functional relationships; training and developing talent for growth opportunities; delegating tasks and decisions; fostering open dialogue amongst team members; supporting execution of performance management guidelines and expectations; and working closely with employees to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Manages information relevant to forecasting businesss future technical and operational information needs.
- Provides suggestions to higher levels regarding the development and definition of the business/technology strategy by managing the input from lower levels.
- Manages business and/or technology plans to ensure capability for alignment with business unit and KPs national and regional strategies.
- Manages the processes of region-wide, complex information systems needs in project areas such as new business operating models, innovative approaches to IT solutions support, market research of emerging or available product functionality and operational readiness assessment.
- Manages the implementation of technology or business process integration plans.
- Provides support to senior leadership by providing information regarding business systems, data and process initiatives.
- Manages systems and business process activities.
- Provides support to senior leadership by providing information regarding business and technology issues.
- Leads and coordinates inter- and intra-departmental systems integration activities.
- Provides consultation and guidance to ensure technology or process owners have access to the required information and training for effective system or process operations.
- Manages resources to ensure deliverable due dates and requirements are met.
- Manages operational performance reports within and across business functions or areas.
- Manages the development of resource (for example, associates, vendors, infrastructure) capacity planning, demand management processes, and workforce planning.
- Tracks annual IT staffing, purchasing and operations and capital budgets.
- Manages the development, tracking, maintenance, and reporting of performance metrics (for example, data quality, customer metrics, financials).
- Supports senior leadership in reviewing performance metrics and outcomes to drive ongoing operational change and improvements.
- Provides analytics to evaluate and ensure efficient, cost effective operational solutions which support systems processes and functional requirements.
- Manages the development, implementation, and the maintenance of a comprehensive and integrated data quality improvement and training program.
- Analyzes identified problems in technology and business solutions to determine cause and desired resolution.
- Monitors local, national, and international trends and legislative changes in healthcare technology and information systems.
- Manages technologies, systems solution design, data, and metrics in alignment with the organizations vision, goals and objectives.
- Manages initiatives in alignment with other National initiatives.
- Manages the preparation of source documents and technical/business manuals and monitors the use of established and documented IT processes, tools, and best practices.
- Manages the physical security, infrastructure, network, application controls for designated department or area.
- Develops and manages business continuity and disaster recovery-procedures and infrastructure procedures.
- Manages cross-functional and/or cross divisional task forces to identify and document functional requirements, workflow, information sources and system specifications.
- Ensures designated department or business area maintains a knowledge repository of current technology and business processes.
- Reviews and summarizes research on topics related to technology and business initiatives for lower levels and customers.
- Manages information relevant to forecasting businesss future technical and operational information needs.
- Provides suggestions to higher levels regarding the development and definition of the business/technology strategy by managing the input from lower levels.
- Manages business and/or technology plans to ensure capability for alignment with business unit and KPs national and regional strategies.
- Manages the processes of region-wide, complex information systems needs in project areas such as new business operating models, innovative approaches to IT solutions support, market research of emerging or available product functionality and operational readiness assessment.
- Manages the implementation of technology or business process integration plans.
- Provides support to senior leadership by providing information regarding business systems, data and process initiatives.
- Manages systems and business process activities.
- Provides support to senior leadership by providing information regarding business and technology issues.
- Leads and coordinates inter- and intra-departmental systems integration activities.
- Provides consultation and guidance to ensure technology or process owners have access to the required information and training for effective system or process operations.
- Manages resources to ensure deliverable due dates and requirements are met.
- Manages operational performance reports within and across business functions or areas.
- Manages the development of resource (for example, associates, vendors, infrastructure) capacity planning, demand management processes, and workforce planning.
- Tracks annual IT staffing, purchasing and operations and capital budgets.
- Manages the development, tracking, maintenance, and reporting of performance metrics (for example, data quality, customer metrics, financials).
- Supports senior leadership in reviewing performance metrics and outcomes to drive ongoing operational change and improvements.
- Provides analytics to evaluate and ensure efficient, cost effective operational solutions which support systems processes and functional requirements.
- Manages the development, implementation, and the maintenance of a comprehensive and integrated data quality improvement and training program.
- Analyzes identified problems in technology and business solutions to determine cause and desired resolution.
- Monitors local, national, and international trends and legislative changes in healthcare technology and information systems.
- Manages technologies, systems solution design, data, and metrics in alignment with the organizations vision, goals and objectives.
- Manages initiatives in alignment with other National initiatives.
- Manages the preparation of source documents and technical/business manuals and monitors the use of established and documented IT processes, tools, and best practices.
- Manages the physical security, infrastructure, network, application controls for designated department or area.
- Develops and manages business continuity and disaster recovery-procedures and infrastructure procedures.
- Manages cross-functional and/or cross divisional task forces to identify and document functional requirements, workflow, information sources and system specifications.
- Ensures designated department or business area maintains a knowledge repository of current technology and business processes.
- Reviews and summarizes research on topics related to technology and business initiatives for lower levels and customers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)
- Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management
- Attention to Detail
- Business Knowledge
- Communication
- Constructive Feedback
- Critical Thinking
- Cross-Group Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Dependability
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
- Drives Results
- Facilitation Skills
- Health Care Industry
- Influencing Others
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Learning Agility
- Organizational Savvy
- Problem Solving
- Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Building
- Teamwork
- Topic-Specific Communication
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)
- Analytical Skills
- Business Case Development
- Business Planning
- Business Process Improvement
- Client Focus
- Corporate Governance Models and Methodologies
- Crisis Incident Management
- Delegation
- Demonstrating Personal Flexibility
- Financial Acumen
- Financial Plan Budgeting
- Getting Work Done Through Others
- IT Governance
- IT Industry: Trends & Directions
- ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Management
- Managing Diverse Relationships
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Negotiation
- Organizational Skills
- Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Risk Assessment
- Technical Communication
- Technical Documentation
- Vendor Management
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum four (4) years in a leadership role working with project or functional teams.
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, CIS, Mathematics, or related field and Minimum six (6) years experience in business operations, IT consulting, business analysis, or a related field. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Three (3) years experience working for a health care organization.
- Two (2) years experience working on projects or programs requiring the integration of cross-functional technology and/or business solutions.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, CIS, Mathematics, or related field.
PrimaryLocation : California,Downey,Downey Boeing - Independence Park
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun,
WorkingHoursStart : 09:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-PO-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level : Manager with Direct Reports
Job Category : Information Technology
Department : Po/Ho Corp - National Rx Programs & Servics - 0308
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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Assistant Operations Manager Job Market in California
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- Technology & Software
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant operations manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- Two or more years of experience in operations, logistics, or a related supervisory role
- Proficiency with operations or inventory management software such as SAP or Oracle
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to senior management
- Familiarity with California labor law and workplace compliance requirements
Assistant Operations Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an assistant operations manager in California?
Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain, or a closely related field. California does not issue a state license for this role, so hiring decisions center on education and relevant experience. Many candidates start in coordinator, analyst, or team lead positions at California-based logistics companies, healthcare systems, or large retailers before moving into an assistant operations manager title.
Which companies hire assistant operations managers in California?
California assistant operations manager roles are posted by Marriott International, Gap, and Orangetheory Fitness and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of major distribution centers, healthcare networks, and technology company campuses means demand is spread across multiple industries rather than limited to one sector.
Which California cities have the most assistant operations manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco have the most assistant operations manager openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its size and density of retail, logistics, and entertainment operations, while the Bay Area's concentration of technology firms and San Diego's strong healthcare and defense presence drive demand in those markets.
Are there remote assistant operations manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Assistant operations manager work is largely hands-on, involving floor supervision, vendor coordination, and facility oversight that require a physical presence. About 27% of assistant operations manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in business process, technology operations, or multi-site coordination roles rather than warehouse or facility management.
How can I get hired as an assistant operations manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting in an operations coordinator, shift supervisor, or logistics associate role at a California employer and building toward promotion. Large California-based retailers, healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente, and distribution operators run internal development programs that move high-performing associates into management tracks. A degree in business or supply chain strengthens your application, and experience with inventory or scheduling software gives you a concrete edge when competing against other entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to assistant operations manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to assistant operations manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metros. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly through the listings.
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