Customer Operations Manager Jobs in Illinois

Customer Operations Manager jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, concentrated in financial services, logistics, healthcare administration, and B2B technology sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level operations coordinator through senior manager. Chicago leads hiring by a wide margin, with Naperville and Schaumburg serving as significant suburban hubs where major employers like United Airlines, Walgreens, and Allstate maintain large operations centers. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois are process improvement, CRM platform management, and cross-functional team leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerMeijer
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring4
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Customer Service Dept Mgr - Danville, IL
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Customer Service Dept Mgr - Danville, IL
Meijer
Danville, Illinois
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
Healthcare Administration
$48k - $76k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Manager, Customer Operations
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Senior Manager, Customer Operations
Scribd, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$83k - $142k/yr

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Manager, Customer Experience Strategy & Operations
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Manager, Customer Experience Strategy & Operations
Tempus
Chicago, Illinois
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$105k - $135k/yr
Master's degree in business administration

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Store Manager – Customer Service & Operations
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Store Manager – Customer Service & Operations
Jiffy Lube
Joliet, Illinois
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$65k - $85k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Customer Service Representative - Data Ops
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Customer Service Representative - Data Ops
FCB Banks
Swansea, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$18 - $23/hr
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Customer Operations Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
2 jobs
Joliet
1 job
Swansea
1 job
Danville
1 job

Customer Operations Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Meijer1 open role
Tempus1 open role
FCB Banks1 open role

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in customer operations manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field required
  • Three or more years of experience managing customer-facing operations teams
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and monitor KPIs and service-level agreements
  • Experience leading process improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills for cross-functional collaboration across departments

Customer Operations Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a customer operations manager in Illinois?

Most Illinois employers require a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field, though significant team leadership experience can substitute for formal education at some organizations. There is no state-issued license required for this role in Illinois. Candidates typically advance from frontline customer service or operations coordinator positions, and earning a certification such as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or a project management credential strengthens applications considerably at Illinois companies.

Which companies hire customer operations managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring customer operations managers in Illinois right now include Meijer, Tempus, and FCB Banks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of corporate headquarters, insurance carriers, and logistics firms means consistent openings across a wide range of industries throughout the state.

Which Illinois cities have the most customer operations manager jobs?

Chicago, Joliet, and Swansea have the most customer operations manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its dense concentration of financial services, healthcare, and technology headquarters, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract significant hiring from the large corporate campuses and regional operations centers located along the Interstate 88 technology corridor west of the city.

Are there remote customer operations manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than many operations roles, because the work centers on communication, data analysis, and process oversight that translate well to distributed settings. About 0% of customer operations manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting real adoption across the sector. The most remote-friendly functions tend to be reporting, CRM administration, and cross-team coordination rather than roles that require direct oversight of on-site staff.

How can I get hired as a customer operations manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a customer service representative or operations coordinator role into a team lead position, then into management. Large Illinois employers in insurance and financial services, including those headquartered in the Chicago metro, commonly promote from within and run formal rotational or leadership development programs for high-performing associates. Building familiarity with a major CRM platform and earning a Lean Six Sigma White or Yellow Belt credential gives candidates a concrete edge when applying for their first manager-level role.

Where can I find and apply to customer operations manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to customer operations manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers hiring now. Search the available roles, find positions that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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