This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a VP of Operations & General Manager (Government) in the United States.
This senior leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, safety leadership, and performance across a large, geographically distributed government-focused business. The position oversees contract operations, field leadership teams, and client relationships, ensuring high standards of service delivery, compliance, and performance across all locations. You will act as a key bridge between executive leadership and field operations, translating strategic goals into execution across contracts, teams, and client engagements. The role also plays a critical part in business development support, including proposal input and operational feasibility for new opportunities. With strong exposure to P&L ownership, budgeting, and forecasting, this position requires both strategic vision and hands-on operational leadership. It is a high-impact role with significant influence on client satisfaction, profitability, and long-term growth.
Accountabilities:- Lead and embed a safety-first culture across all operational activities, ensuring safety remains the top organizational priority
- Oversee contract operations, ensuring compliance, performance standards, and contractual obligations are consistently met
- Manage and support Directors of Operations and site-level leadership across multiple geographic locations
- Own P&L performance, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue planning, and financial oversight for assigned contracts
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and profitability
- Partner with Business Development and Marketing teams to support proposal development and technical/operational input for new business opportunities
- Maintain strong client relationships, proactively managing performance issues and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
- Ensure consistent implementation of HR policies, operational procedures, and employee relations practices across teams
- Provide regular performance reporting and operational updates to executive leadership
- Oversee onboarding and transition of new contracts until full operational leadership is assigned
- Support national vendor management and contract compliance initiatives
- Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and operational workflows
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience managing large-scale, geographically dispersed operational teams
- Strong background in fleet management, transportation operations, or heavy-duty vehicle/equipment environments (Class 1–8 preferred)
- Experience working with government contracts, compliance frameworks, and regulated operational environments
- Proven leadership experience in P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders from field level to executive leadership
- Strong business development support experience, including proposal input and client-facing solution articulation
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in both strategic and operational contexts
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively (50–80%)
Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $180,000 to $220,000 plus performance-based incentives
- Weekly pay schedule
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Unlimited vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave
- Career development and training programs through an internal learning platform
- Employee assistance and wellness support programs, including 24/7 nurse triage access
- Safety-related reimbursements (boots, prescription safety glasses)
- Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
- Discounts on entertainment, phone services, and other perks
- Inclusive employee resource groups fostering engagement and belonging
- Remote work flexibility with travel requirements based on business needs.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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