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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The Senior Director – Programs & Operations Leader, ITC is a senior leader within the International Trade Compliance (ITC) organization, responsible for designing and operating the cohesive framework that enables effective trade compliance execution across the company. Reporting to the Executive Leader, International Trade Compliance, this role leads a team of trade compliance experts responsible for translating regulatory requirements and business priorities into policies, scalable governance systems, training, and operating mechanisms.This leader is accountable for the overall ITC operating model and for ensuring that key enterprise capabilities — including the extended ITC business partner network, training and communications, digital tools, and risk management — work together as an integrated system to strengthen compliance effectiveness and support sustainable execution across GE Aerospace business divisions and key subsidiaries.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- At the direction of the ITC Executive Leader, translate ITC strategy and regulatory requirements into enterprise priorities and execution plans.
- Lead the development, implementation, and governance of ITC policies, programs, standards, and operating requirements.
- Define and manage the ITC operating model, including escalation paths, management routines, and decision-making processes.
- Establish metrics, dashboards, and management systems to assess program effectiveness, monitor execution, and provide visibility to priorities and risks.
- Lead and integrate key ITC enablement capabilities, including extended network effectiveness, training and communications, digital tools, and risk management.
- Drive standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of ITC processes across the enterprise.
- Sponsor cross-functional initiatives that improve the efficiency, scalability, and maturity of the ITC program.
- Build strong partnerships across Legal, Digital Technology, HR, Communications, Audit, and business stakeholders to embed trade compliance requirements into business operations and decisions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 12 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 14 years of professional experience
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in international trade compliance, regulatory compliance, legal, risk, operations, or a related discipline in a complex global organization
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Desired Characteristics
- Proven people leader with a track record of building strong teams, developing talent, and fostering an inclusive, accountable, and high-performing culture.
- Strong understanding of U.S. and international trade compliance requirements and the regulatory environment applicable to the aerospace and defense industry.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide policy, governance, operating model, or compliance transformation initiatives, with the ability to set a clear vision, align stakeholders, and deliver results through disciplined execution.
- Enterprise mindset with the ability to connect strategy, risk, operations, and execution.
- Strong judgment and ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across organizational boundaries in a matrixed organization, building trust, partnering effectively, and driving collaboration across functions and businesses.
- Ability to simplify complexity, establish clear accountability, and drive sustainable execution using standardization, operating rigor, and continuous improvement to deliver outcomes.
- Strong executive communication, change leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
The base pay range for this position is $181,000 - $241,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on October 25th, 2026.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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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 Macy's, Everlane, and Teleflex, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Lynn, and Malden 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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