• General and Operations Managers
  • Business, Management and Administration
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 79,545
    $36,942 range bar $163,106
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Fast Growing
  • General and Operations Managers plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

What do they typically do

  • Establish and carry out departmental or organizational goals, policies, and procedures
  • Direct and oversee an organization's financial and budgetary activities
  • Manage general activities related to making products and providing services
  • Consult with other executives, staff, and board members about general operations
  • Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements
  • Appoint department heads and managers
  • Analyze financial statements, sales reports, and other performance indicators
  • Identify places to cut costs and to improve performance, policies, and programs
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