Remote System Operations Manager Jobs
Remote system operations manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like technology, financial services, and healthcare IT. Employers hiring remotely right now include Allianz, KeyBank, and The AES. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Hiring Manager: Joaquin R Sanchez
Job Abbreviation: JEM026_P3_E
Pay Grade: CDPJEM-53
Pay Range: $163,000.00 -$244,400.00
Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become an Test & System Operations Instructor, Senior Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this role, you’ll teach courses focused on Test Technician principles, establish clear learning objectives for each course, and deliver instruction in both the classroom and hands-on training environments. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of Test Technicians, shaping a highly skilled and safety-focused workforce.
As an Test & System Operations Instructor, Senior Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
- Facilitates training such as new hire, new to role, refresher, just-in time performance-based training, continuous education and/or performance support, to students within T&D (such as electrical construction, maintenance and operations) in a classroom or field training environment
- Participates as a subject matter expert to develop and maintain training curriculum, materials, performance support tools and assessments using the Systematic Approach to
- Training (SAT), focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify training needs, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in T&D Training delivery (such as safety and compliance, new technology and equipment, and grid operations)
- Serves as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and support to trainees focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures related to transmission, distribution, and substation operations
- Administers and proctors classroom training tests and field assessments, determining pass/fail criteria and partnering with stakeholders to provide feedback to students in T&D training technical skills programs (such as lineman apprenticeship, substation operations, etc.)
- Partners with front-line employees and stakeholders to resolve training issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including annual safety and compliance training
- Participates in the development and execution of the technical training roadmap, strategic planning, and operational excellence initiatives, incorporating the latest industry trends and best practices. Organizes and oversees hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to reinforce learning objectives and provide practical experience with electrical equipment and tools
- Supports training delivery logistics and resources across multiple training locations, programs and systems on topics such as distribution construction and maintenance and electrical systems
- Partners with and supports front-line leaders with employee performance management activities. Serves as a mentor to help students navigate their education and career paths in their technical field
- Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in T&D to incorporate relevant updates into training programs. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, approved work methods and company policies in all training activities, maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment for all participants
- A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in electric utility line work, training and/or instructional design.
- Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with relays in a field environment as test technician.
- Knowledge of SC&M functional policies and procedures.
- Bechelor's degree
- Subject matter expert for SCE technical training material.
Additional Information
- This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
- Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- The primary work location for this position is Alhambra.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at AskHR@sce.com or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.
Hiring Manager: Joaquin R Sanchez
Job Abbreviation: JEM026_P3_E
Pay Grade: CDPJEM-53
Pay Range: $163,000.00 -$244,400.00
Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become an Test & System Operations Instructor, Senior Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this role, you’ll teach courses focused on Test Technician principles, establish clear learning objectives for each course, and deliver instruction in both the classroom and hands-on training environments. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of Test Technicians, shaping a highly skilled and safety-focused workforce.
As an Test & System Operations Instructor, Senior Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
- Facilitates training such as new hire, new to role, refresher, just-in time performance-based training, continuous education and/or performance support, to students within T&D (such as electrical construction, maintenance and operations) in a classroom or field training environment
- Participates as a subject matter expert to develop and maintain training curriculum, materials, performance support tools and assessments using the Systematic Approach to
- Training (SAT), focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify training needs, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in T&D Training delivery (such as safety and compliance, new technology and equipment, and grid operations)
- Serves as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and support to trainees focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures related to transmission, distribution, and substation operations
- Administers and proctors classroom training tests and field assessments, determining pass/fail criteria and partnering with stakeholders to provide feedback to students in T&D training technical skills programs (such as lineman apprenticeship, substation operations, etc.)
- Partners with front-line employees and stakeholders to resolve training issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including annual safety and compliance training
- Participates in the development and execution of the technical training roadmap, strategic planning, and operational excellence initiatives, incorporating the latest industry trends and best practices. Organizes and oversees hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to reinforce learning objectives and provide practical experience with electrical equipment and tools
- Supports training delivery logistics and resources across multiple training locations, programs and systems on topics such as distribution construction and maintenance and electrical systems
- Partners with and supports front-line leaders with employee performance management activities. Serves as a mentor to help students navigate their education and career paths in their technical field
- Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in T&D to incorporate relevant updates into training programs. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, approved work methods and company policies in all training activities, maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment for all participants
- A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in electric utility line work, training and/or instructional design.
- Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with relays in a field environment as test technician.
- Knowledge of SC&M functional policies and procedures.
- Bechelor's degree
- Subject matter expert for SCE technical training material.
Additional Information
- This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
- Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- The primary work location for this position is Alhambra.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at AskHR@sce.com or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote system operations manager jobs.
- 5+ years of experience in operations management or a closely related role
- Proficiency with ITSM platforms, ERP systems, or operations management software
- Bachelor's degree in operations management, information technology, engineering, or a related field
- Experience developing and monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and operational performance metrics
- Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills
- ITIL, PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification preferred
Tips for Your Remote System Operations Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote system operations manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Early applications on newly posted remote roles consistently get more recruiter attention.
Prove async communication skills upfront
Remote system operations managers coordinate incidents and process changes entirely through written channels. Lead your resume and cover letter with concrete examples of async documentation, incident write-ups, or runbook creation to show you can work without real-time hand-holding.
Highlight remote monitoring tool fluency
Remote employers screen for direct experience with tools like PagerDuty, Datadog, Splunk, or ServiceNow because distributed teams depend on them for visibility. Name the specific platforms you've used and describe what you monitored or improved with each one.
Show self-directed project ownership
Remote system operations roles require you to drive initiatives to completion without being prompted in an office. Frame past projects by describing what you owned end-to-end, what decisions you made independently, and what outcome followed, using plain numbers where you have them.
Remote System Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote system operations manager job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed enterprise teams, since they build workflows around async coordination and need system operations managers who can own decisions without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, documented systems thinking, and comfort with tools like Jira, PagerDuty, and Confluence. Candidates who show self-directed project management and a history of cross-functional remote collaboration stand out in the hiring process.
Which companies hire remote system operations managers?
Employers currently hiring remote system operations managers include Allianz, KeyBank, and The AES, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed SaaS companies, and enterprise organizations with geographically spread infrastructure teams account for the largest share of these openings.
Can you get a remote system operations manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to operate independently from day one without on-site mentoring. Smaller remote-first companies and startups are more open to candidates building their first operations resume. Showing initiative through process documentation, system administration projects, or certifications in ITIL or cloud platforms can substitute for direct title experience when applying remotely.
Do you need a degree for remote system operations manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated systems knowledge, hands-on operations experience, and relevant certifications heavily alongside or instead of a four-year degree. Candidates who can show measurable outcomes, such as improved uptime, reduced incident response times, or streamlined workflows, make a strong case regardless of educational background. Certifications from AWS, CompTIA, or ITIL foundations often carry real weight in remote hiring decisions.
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