Remote Operations Excellence Manager Jobs
Remote Operations Excellence Manager jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed enterprise teams hiring for process improvement leadership they can deploy without geographic limits. Industries from healthcare operations to SaaS and supply chain are building remote excellence functions, and employers hiring right now include Immatics US, Trident Seafoods, and AFC Franchise. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Prime Data Centers
Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.
About the role
The Sr. Director, Operations Excellence reports to the VP, Business Operations and leads the company's continuous improvement and process standardization strategy. This role owns the governance framework underpinning the PMO function and leads the Sr. Manager, PMO, ensuring a consistent approach to initiative delivery across the business.
The Sr. Director, Operations Excellence partners cross-functionally with other business units to extend improvement methodologies into construction workflows, and serves as a key advisor to the VP, Business Operations on operational performance and initiative prioritization.
What you'll do
Operational Strategy & Continuous Improvement
- Define and lead the enterprise continuous improvement strategy, driving process standardization and efficiency across Business Operations
- Establish methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) for identifying and executing improvement initiatives
- Own the governance framework underpinning the PMO function
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop the PMO function, including portfolio governance, playbooks, training, and change management execution
- Partner with other internal functions to extend improvement methodologies into system and process workflows
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with IT, Data, Business Transformation and other functional leaders to align improvement priorities with business goals
- Serve as a key advisor to the VP, Business Operations on operational performance and initiative prioritization
Performance Management
- Define and track KPIs measuring the effectiveness of improvement initiatives across the organization
- Present initiative outcomes and operational performance updates to senior leadership
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree required
- 10+ years of experience in operations, process improvement, or program management, including people leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling a PMO or governance function
- Strong executive presence and communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional and matrixed teams
Preferred
- MBA or other advanced degree
- Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Experience in construction, real estate, or infrastructure industries
Benefits
- Comp - $230,700 - $304,700 along with an annual performance bonus
- 401k up to a 4% employer match that is fully vested upon enrollment
- 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
- Paid Time Off + Sick time
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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About Prime Data Centers
Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.
About the role
The Sr. Director, Operations Excellence reports to the VP, Business Operations and leads the company's continuous improvement and process standardization strategy. This role owns the governance framework underpinning the PMO function and leads the Sr. Manager, PMO, ensuring a consistent approach to initiative delivery across the business.
The Sr. Director, Operations Excellence partners cross-functionally with other business units to extend improvement methodologies into construction workflows, and serves as a key advisor to the VP, Business Operations on operational performance and initiative prioritization.
What you'll do
Operational Strategy & Continuous Improvement
- Define and lead the enterprise continuous improvement strategy, driving process standardization and efficiency across Business Operations
- Establish methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) for identifying and executing improvement initiatives
- Own the governance framework underpinning the PMO function
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop the PMO function, including portfolio governance, playbooks, training, and change management execution
- Partner with other internal functions to extend improvement methodologies into system and process workflows
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with IT, Data, Business Transformation and other functional leaders to align improvement priorities with business goals
- Serve as a key advisor to the VP, Business Operations on operational performance and initiative prioritization
Performance Management
- Define and track KPIs measuring the effectiveness of improvement initiatives across the organization
- Present initiative outcomes and operational performance updates to senior leadership
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree required
- 10+ years of experience in operations, process improvement, or program management, including people leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling a PMO or governance function
- Strong executive presence and communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional and matrixed teams
Preferred
- MBA or other advanced degree
- Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Experience in construction, real estate, or infrastructure industries
Benefits
- Comp - $230,700 - $304,700 along with an annual performance bonus
- 401k up to a 4% employer match that is fully vested upon enrollment
- 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
- Paid Time Off + Sick time
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote operations excellence manager jobs.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification required
- 5 or more years of process improvement or operational excellence experience
- Proven experience leading cross-functional kaizen or DMAIC projects
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Minitab, Power BI, or Excel
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field
- Change management experience and strong stakeholder facilitation skills
Tips for Your Remote Operations Excellence Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote operations excellence manager openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search the current openings, identify roles that match your process improvement background, and apply directly without waiting for a job alert to catch up.
Document your async project leadership clearly
Remote employers want evidence you can drive Lean or Six Sigma initiatives without in-person coordination. List specific projects where you led cross-functional improvement work using tools like Confluence, Jira, or Smartsheet, and show the measurable outcome each time.
Signal remote readiness in your resume summary
Open your resume with a summary that names your remote operations experience explicitly. Phrases like 'distributed team process improvement' or 'cross-site Lean deployment' tell hiring managers immediately that you can run excellence programs without floor presence.
Prepare to demo your improvement framework remotely
Remote interviews for operations excellence roles often include a case or scenario walk-through over video. Practice presenting a past process improvement in a concise slide or shared document format so you can walk interviewers through your methodology and results clearly on screen.
Remote Operations Excellence Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote operations excellence manager job?
Target companies with distributed operations teams, where process improvement work is coordinated asynchronously across time zones. Remote employers in this role screen heavily for self-direction, strong written communication, and the ability to drive Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives without in-person oversight. Candidates who can show documented results, remote project ownership, and comfort with digital collaboration tools have a clear edge over those who rely on floor presence.
Which companies hire remote operations excellence managers?
Employers currently hiring remote operations excellence managers include Immatics US, Trident Seafoods, and AFC Franchise, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed healthcare services companies, and large enterprises running multi-site operations are the most consistent sources of these openings.
Can you get a remote operations excellence manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level openings in this role are limited because employers expect candidates to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. To open the door, target remote-first companies with structured onboarding, and show project work, process improvement coursework, or Lean or Six Sigma certifications in place of direct experience. Demonstrating async communication skills and self-managed project results matters more remotely than it does on-site.
Do you need a degree for remote operations excellence manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated process improvement results, certifications like Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, and a history of driving measurable operational gains over a specific degree. A business, engineering, or operations management degree strengthens your candidacy, but employers hiring remotely often care more about what you've built and improved than where you studied.
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