Service Operations Manager Jobs in Virginia

Service Operations Manager jobs in Virginia are in strong demand across defense contracting, federal IT services, healthcare systems, and logistics, with openings at every level from operations coordinator to senior director. Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach are the heaviest hiring centers, anchored by employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Sentara Health, which maintain large operational teams throughout the state. The most sought-after specialties include IT service delivery management, healthcare operations, and facilities and logistics operations tied to the defense corridor. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top employerJobot
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring6
Work type100% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Finance & Investment Operations Program Manager, Classified Infrastructure as a Service (CIAAS)
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Finance & Investment Operations Program Manager, Classified Infrastructure as a Service (CIAAS)
The Tatitlek Corporation
Arlington, Virginia
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
$175k - $190k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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HR Operations and Service Delivery Manager
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HR Operations and Service Delivery Manager
Department of Social Services
Richmond, Virginia
Community & Nonprofit Services
Customer Success
Marketing
Military encouraged

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Mgr-Operations
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FedEx Freight
Chesapeake, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$71k - $113k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Operations Manager, Maintenance Service
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Operations Manager, Maintenance Service
RENOVA ONE
Chesapeake, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $100k/yr
201-500

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Warehouse Operations - Mgr, Warehouse
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Warehouse Operations - Mgr, Warehouse
CJ Logistics America
Richmond, Virginia
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Service Operations Manager Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
2 jobs
Chesapeake
2 jobs
Forest
1 job
Fairfax
1 job
Arlington
1 job
Williamsburg
1 job

Service Operations Manager Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

Jobot1 open role
RENOVA ONE1 open role
FedEx Freight1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in service operations manager jobs across Virginia.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field required
  • Five or more years of progressive experience managing service operations or operational teams
  • Proven experience developing and monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and operational performance metrics
  • Proficiency with enterprise service management platforms such as ServiceNow or Salesforce Service Cloud
  • ITIL Foundation certification or higher preferred for technology-focused operations roles
  • Experience supporting government or defense clients and familiarity with federal compliance frameworks

Service Operations Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a service operations manager in Virginia?

Most hiring managers in Virginia expect a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related discipline as the baseline. Virginia does not require a state-issued license for this role, but candidates who hold an ITIL certification, a Project Management Professional credential, or a Six Sigma designation move to the front of the line. In defense-heavy Northern Virginia, obtaining or maintaining a federal security clearance is often the single most important credential for advancement.

How much do service operations managers make in Virginia?

Service operations managers in Virginia earn a median of about $122,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,400 for the lowest 10% to over $261,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire service operations managers in Virginia?

Employers hiring service operations managers in Virginia right now include Jobot, RENOVA ONE, and FedEx Freight, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense contractors, large health systems, and federal agency support firms means demand is spread across multiple industries rather than clustered in one sector.

Which Virginia cities have the most service operations manager jobs?

Richmond, Chesapeake, and Forest account for the largest share of service operations manager openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia drives volume through its dense cluster of defense contractors and federal IT firms, Richmond adds openings tied to corporate headquarters and healthcare systems, and Virginia Beach draws from military installation support and regional logistics operations.

Are there remote service operations manager jobs in Virginia?

Yes, though availability varies by industry. About 0% of service operations manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest concentration in IT service delivery and back-office operations roles. Facilities management, healthcare operations, and roles that require on-site team oversight are almost always in-person.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving up from an operations coordinator, service desk lead, or team supervisor role at a Virginia employer. Large health systems like Sentara and Inova run internal leadership development programs that promote frontline staff into operations management. Defense contractors such as Leidos and SAIC regularly post associate operations analyst roles that serve as structured on-ramps. Earning an ITIL Foundation certificate or a PMP while in a junior role significantly accelerates the transition.

Where can I find and apply to service operations manager jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to service operations manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the employer.

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