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$76K - $90K/yr

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for operational project manager in the United States is $95,755.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Operational Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operational Project Manager, you need strong project management skills, business acumen, and a relevant degree such as in business administration or operations management. Familiarity with project management software like Microsoft Project, Asana, or Jira, as well as certifications like PMP or PRINCE2, is typically required. Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills help you coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively. These skills are vital for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals.

What does an Operational Project Manager do?

An Operational Project Manager oversees projects that focus on improving or maintaining the day-to-day operations within an organization. They are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects that enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, or implement new systems. Their role includes coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring that project objectives align with organizational goals. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.

How does an Operational Project Manager typically interact with cross-functional teams during a project lifecycle?

Operational Project Managers work closely with cross-functional teams, such as finance, procurement, IT, and operations, to ensure project objectives align with organizational goals. They facilitate regular meetings, coordinate timelines, and resolve bottlenecks to keep the project on track. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as the role often involves translating technical requirements for non-technical team members and ensuring all departments are aligned. This collaborative approach is key to delivering successful, on-time project outcomes.

What is the difference between Operational Project Manager vs Project Coordinator?

AspectOperational Project ManagerProject Coordinator
CertificationsPMP, CAPM, or similar project management certificationsTypically no formal certifications required, but some may have CAPM or PMP
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects, manages teams, and ensures operational efficiencySupports project teams, handles scheduling, and assists with project documentation
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like manufacturing, IT, and construction for operational oversightCommon across various industries for project support roles

The Operational Project Manager focuses on managing project operations, resources, and ensuring project goals align with organizational objectives. In contrast, the Project Coordinator primarily supports project activities, schedules, and communication. Both roles are essential but differ in scope and responsibility.

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Infographic showing various Operational Project Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,755 per year, or $46 per hour.
Operations Project Manager - Operations

Operations Project Manager - Operations

ProSidian Consulting

Aiken, SC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.ย  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.ย  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.ย 
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.ย  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.ย 
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.ย  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Operations Project Manager - Operations (Time and Materials | Non-Exempt) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRR]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy. ย 

This service supports Environmental Management Sector Clients and ProSidian Team Members (# FTe's: 1) work as part of a Engagement Team Cadre (Labor Category 30085) to fulfil T&M - Time and Materials (T&M) requirements.ย 

The Operations Project Manager IM 112 as aย  Professional Grade position.

Operations Project Manager - Operations Candidates shall work to support requirements for Technical General Support Services (GSSC) related to NAICS: 541690 - Environmental Consulting Services,ย  NAICS: 541690 - Scientific and Technical Consulting Services - Energy, and NAICS: 591690 - Professional Scientific Technical Consulting Services and

Perform duties as a Project Manager in support of Tank Farms Operations within the Integration organization at the Savannah River Site (SRS). Individual will be responsible for:

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Guiding teams through complex analyses of problems involving numerous engineering disciplines and developing innovative alternative action strategies/plans to meet or exceed defined milestones

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Communicating concise and accurate oral and written presentations to internal and external customers regarding project implementation plans, status, changes and new approaches, including complex technical, organizational and financial issues

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Providing technical operations management expertise to assigned project management teams, peers, senior management and external customers

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Developing required report documents including recommendations of baseline changes for approval by manager

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

The Operations Project Manager - Operations shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.ย Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.ย  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Radiological Worker qualifications, or prior qualifications with the ability to obtain current qualifications

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  US Citizen. High school Diploma and twenty (20) years of experience in Tank Farms Operations, technical project management or other related practical experience ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Practical experience with the development and execution of facility schedules

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Practical experience with work control process (i.e.., development, review, approval, issue execution and close-out of work control packages and associated lockouts)

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Ability to problem solve and identify options for completing assigned task(s)

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Understanding of work hazards, safety programs, business concepts, DOE Orders, regulations and contract scope

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Positive working relationships with both internal and external customers

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Experienced in the use of Microsoft Word and Asset Suite

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Demonstrated knowledge of DOE, SRR and SRS operating policies, rules and regulations is beneficialย  A forty (40) hour week is scheduled. SRR utilizes various work schedules:

4/10s [ten (10) hours/day; four (4) days a week] , 5/8s [eight (8) hours/day; five (5) days a week] and 9/80s [nine (9) hours/day; five (5) days in Week A and four (4) days in Week B]. Occasional overtime may be required based on the scope and duration of specific task(s). A Security Clearance is not required, but the ability to obtain an 'L' Clearance is preferred.

U.S.ย  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen

Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.

Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply

May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement

Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

TRAVEL:ย  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.ย  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, as allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.ย  LOCATION:ย  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools -ย  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAsย  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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