Senior vice-presidents of operations work under the management of a company or business and oversee the daily operation of a company by providing supervision, guidance and leadership in relation to operations procedures. The specific duties of this role differ from one company to the next however, the senior vice president is usually responsible for ensuring that the operations of the company are operating in accordance with the law and the company's goals and standards.
The senior vice president of operations should be knowledgeable about the goals and objectives of the business, which includes its financial goals as well as the corporate mission. They also aid in promoting collaboration and compromise between lower-level employees of a business and the chief operating officer/president. The vice of operations plays a role in the supervision of firing and hiring process as well as employee appraisals and reviews as well as monitoring the company's performance. The senior vice president typically is accountable to the chief executive officer, and can directly supervise general managers and general directors within the business to ensure good relationship with customers and employees. The majority of senior vice presidents of operations are responsible for the majority of a particular company's infrastructure.
Senior vice presidents typically hold master's degrees in their area, or in finance, management or another related discipline. The majority of senior vice-president post require at least 10 years of experience in the same field as well as a majority of companies need at least 15 years of experience, and previous accomplishments in management at the highest level.