Operations Leader Jobs in Massachusetts

Operations Leader jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where major employers like Raytheon Technologies, Mass General Brigham, and Liberty Mutual have long maintained large operations footprints. Demand is strongest in defense and aerospace manufacturing, healthcare system management, and financial services operations, with openings at both the team supervisor and director levels. Massachusetts ranks among the most active markets in the Northeast for this role, driven by the density of complex, regulated industries that need experienced operations leadership. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerOrkin
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring6
Top industryManufacturing
Companies hiring9

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Marketing Operations & AI Leader
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Marketing Operations & AI Leader
Schneider Electric
Boston, Massachusetts
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$253k/yr
10,000+

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School Leader: Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Dean of Student Supports, Dean of Operations (2027-2028)
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School Leader: Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Dean of Student Supports, Dean of Operations (2027-2028)
Excel Academy Charter Schools
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$74k - $120k/yr
Master's degree
201-500

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Team Leader, Contact Center Operations
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Team Leader, Contact Center Operations
Healthcare Financial, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$65k - $75k/yr
Associate's degree
51-200

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GARAGE - Operations Team Leader FT - Newbury Street
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GARAGE - Operations Team Leader FT - Newbury Street
Garage Clothing
Boston, Massachusetts
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$20.5 - $22.5/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Operations Manager / People Leader
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Operations Manager / People Leader
Orkin
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$70k - $85k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Operations Leader Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
6 jobs
Malden
1 job
Sharon
1 job
Chelmsford
1 job
Middleboro
1 job
Wilmington
1 job

Operations Leader Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

Orkin3 open roles
Macy's1 open role
Teleflex1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in operations leader jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain, or a related field
  • Five or more years of progressive operations management experience in a relevant industry
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams of ten or more direct and indirect reports
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and operational reporting tools
  • Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen
  • Strong communication skills and ability to present operational metrics to senior leadership

Operations Leader Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a operations leader in Massachusetts?

Most operations leader roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, or supply chain, though many employers in healthcare and defense also value industry-specific credentials. Massachusetts does not issue a state license for the operations leader title itself. Candidates typically build toward the role through positions such as operations supervisor, production manager, or logistics coordinator at Massachusetts employers before moving into a leadership capacity.

Which companies hire operations leaders in Massachusetts?

Companies currently hiring operations leaders in Massachusetts include Orkin, Macy's, and Teleflex, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, academic medical centers, and financial services firms means demand for operations leadership is spread across several distinct industries rather than dominated by a single sector.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most operations leader jobs?

Boston, Malden, and Sharon consistently post the most operations leader openings in Massachusetts. Boston anchors the market given its density of hospital systems, financial firms, and corporate headquarters, while Worcester and Springfield draw demand from manufacturing, logistics, and regional healthcare networks that require dedicated operations leadership outside the Greater Boston area.

How can I get hired as a operations leader in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a team lead, operations coordinator, or shift supervisor role at a large Massachusetts employer and building measurable results from there. Hospital systems such as Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, as well as defense contractors in the Greater Boston and Merrimack Valley corridors, regularly hire associates into rotational operations programs. Earning a Lean or Six Sigma certification while in an entry-level role is the credential that most consistently accelerates promotion into a formal operations leader position.

Where can I find and apply to operations leader jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to operations leader jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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