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Reporting directly to the Sr Director, CIO, the IT Operations Manager is a strategic and operational leader responsible for designing, securing, and maintaining the company's core technology ...

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How much do chief operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief operations manager in Michigan is $55,308.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,700.00 and $67,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a chief operations manager typically collaborate with other executive leaders to drive organizational success?

A Chief Operations Manager (COM) works closely with other executive leaders, such as the CEO, CFO, and department heads, to align operational strategies with overall business goals. This collaboration often involves regular strategy meetings, cross-functional project management, and the integration of feedback from various departments to optimize efficiency. The COM is responsible for ensuring that operational initiatives support both short-term objectives and long-term growth, often serving as a bridge between upper management and frontline teams. Building strong working relationships and maintaining transparent communication are key to driving successful outcomes.

What is a chief operations manager?

Chief Operations Managers are senior executives responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of an organization. They ensure that business processes run efficiently and align with the company's strategic goals. Their duties often include managing operational budgets, supervising department heads, implementing policies, and improving productivity. Chief Operations Managers play a critical role in streamlining workflow and supporting the overall success of the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief operations manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Operations Manager, you need strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills, typically backed by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration or a related field. Familiarity with ERP systems, project management software, and certifications like PMP or Six Sigma are highly valued. Outstanding soft skills include problem-solving, communication, and adaptability for managing teams and cross-functional projects. These skills ensure efficient operations, drive organizational growth, and support effective decision-making at the executive level.

What cities in Michigan are hiring for Chief Operations Manager jobs?

Cities in Michigan with the most Chief Operations Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Chief Operations Manager job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,308 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

IT Operations Manager

X-Rite

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Imagine yourself...

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Reporting directly to the Sr Director, CIO, the IT Operations Manager is a strategic and operational leader responsible for designing, securing, and maintaining the company's core technology landscape. The IT Operations Manager will manage the IT Operations and Client services team while ensuring high system availability, upholding strict cyber security standards, and cost-effective operations while delivering service, support, reliability, and performance; plan and oversees the research, evaluation and integration of new technology to meet the company's strategic initiatives.

This position is part of the IT Operations & Client Services team,locatedin Grand Rapids, Michigan, and will be hybrid.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

  • Provide day to day leadership of IT Infrastructure team including prioritizing work, managing vendor relationships, change management, incident management, and problem solving. Serve as the primary contact for internal and external customers, including the coordination of activities supporting the company's technology strategies and projects.
  • Provide a high level of technical expertise in development and support of existing and future technology strategies for technology projects in support of business initiatives. This includes leading and participating in the system development lifecycle, including, but not limited to, the development of business requirements, analysis, design, development, documentation, implementation, testing, and debugging.
  • Oversee design, installation and maintenance of physical and cloud-based networks, storage, and servers, while ensuring high system reliability and strict cyber-security standards.
  • Manage help desk team to ensure prompt, reliable, friendly service and support.
  • Assist the CIO in aligning the IT technology roadmap with organization goals, delivering key projects on-time and under budget.
  • Develop, implement and maintain infrastructure technology documentation standards and benchmarks for performance monitoring.
  • Continually monitor X-Rite's network security and keep all necessary parties informed of potential liabilities.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Equivalent work experience is accepted
  • 5+ years of related experience in systems administration, network engineering, or related IT roles
  • Deep understanding of enterprise networks, virtualization, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Microsoft, Cybersecurity protocols, BCP, FinOps, Artificial Intelligence (AI) required
  • Certifications a plus; ie: IT service operations, cloud architectures, advanced networking, strategic governance, Information Technology Library (ITIL), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Project Management Professional (PMP) and AWS/Microsoft cloud certification
  • Previous people management experience in an IT and manufacturing environment

We offer:

  • 14 Paid holidays and a permissive paid time off policy emphasizing flexibility and trust
  • Ongoing investment in your career through dedicated training, on-the-job development, and coaching
  • Total rewards that support your success at work and beyond, including comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with employer match, and associate wellbeing programming with rewards

X-Rite Pantone is proud to part of the Product Quality & Innovation segment ofVeralto(NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you joinVeralto'svibrant global network ofnearly17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environmentwhere purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources andessentialswe all rely on, and where you'll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together,we'reSafeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources-and building rewarding careers along theway.

US ONLY:

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $120,000 - $130,000 USD per year.This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.

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About X-Rite

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Grand Rapids, MI, US

Year founded

1958

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