Top 15 Head of operations Jobs in Amherst Ma

Head of Operations PMO
MassMutual —Springfield, MA
- $176,400 - $231,500 a year
- Office
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing Experience - Senior Leadership (Required)
Confidential —Springfield, MA
- $225,000 - $275,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- CPA
- Finance
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Chief Financial Officer, Health New England
Baystate Health —Springfield, MA
- $355,200.00 - $488,733.33 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- 11+ years
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Head of Brewery Kitchen
White Lion Brewing Company —Springfield, MA
- $52,000 - $68,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Head of Investment Controls
MassMutual —Springfield, MA
- $156,000 - $204,700 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- CPA
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Fire Chief
Town of Hatfield —Hatfield, MA
- Up to $100,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Driver's License
- In-person
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Chief Financial Officer
SEIU- ESF —Northampton, MA
- $134,444 - $165,367 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- CPA
- System design
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital —Holyoke, MA
- $125,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Adults
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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North Brookfield Fire Chief
Town of North Brookfield —North Brookfield, MA
- $24,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Driver's License
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Head Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Coach/Aquatics Director
Westfield State University —Westfield, MA
- $47,803 - $50,803 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Head of Operations PMO

MassMutual -
Springfield, MA

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Job Details

$176,400 - $231,500 a year

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Caregiver leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
401(k) 10% Match
Bereavement leave

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Dashboard development
Data visualization software proficiency
Project change management
Change management
Team development
Bachelor's degree
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Digital project management boards
Managing projects
Operational excellence initiatives
Defect tracking tools
Cross-functional team management
Project risk management
Project stakeholder communication
Cross-functional communication
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Overview

A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.

We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.

Job Description

The Team

Shared Services & Enablement Operations was established to drive alignment and effectiveness of non-production functions that support advisors, field partners, customers, and service associates—enhancing the overall performance of the Operations organization.

You and your peers make up a high performing team of project delivery leaders and associates inclusive of Project Managers, Product Owners, Readiness resources, and Portfolio Management experts. This collaborative team is driving significant transformational efforts across and beyond Operations.

The Impact:

The Head of Operations Project Management Office (OPMO) will:

Oversee and maintain the OPMO, ensuring projects support the organization’s strategic goals through consistent and high-quality execution.
Lead and mentor a centralized team of project management managers and associates, including onshore and offshore resources and vendors.
Translate prioritized work into executable delivery plans, ensuring clear sequencing, coordination and accountability.
Partner with Operations leadership, external partners, and cross-functional departments to prioritize initiatives, align project requirements, and support strategic execution.
Conduct strategic reviews of project plans, particularly for high-complexity projects and key lifecycle tollgates.
Manage KPIs and performance metrics to monitor delivery, identify improvement opportunities, drive accountability, and ensure projected ROI is met or exceeded.
Proactively identify delivery risks and execution gaps, mobilizing teams to resolve or escalate as needed.
Oversee and balance project delivery resource allocation across programs, projects, and business priorities.
Ensure consistent use of delivery standards, methodologies, and artifacts, including stage gates, status reporting and risk/issue management.
Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, delivery insights and evolving best practices.
Manage relationships with internal and external business and technology partners, serving as a liaison to senior leadership and supporting escalations as needed.
Maintain strong relationships with peer groups: Product Owner, Portfolio Management, Project Readiness, and other Project Management leaders to improve delivery and execution through shared best practices and aligned workflows.
Build a project delivery career path that includes entry-level roles, onshore and offshore resources, and vendor partners.
Identify competency gaps and develop training programs, tools, and structures that build functional expertise and support enterprise enablement.
Coach teams on project delivery methodologies to strengthen measurement, accountability, and continuous learning.
Mobilize the organization to implement initiatives, manage changing priorities, and coordinate effectively between project managers and readiness consultants.

The Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
8+ years of experience within Project/Program Management with 3+ years leading large teams.
Experience leading ambiguous, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation, including influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and influence outcomes
Drives continuous improvement and efficiencies
Build support and momentum to move ideas through implementation
Experience creating a dynamic operating environment where people are inspired, encouraged, and motivated to succeed together
Proven impact as a thought leader, strategic thinker and problem solver.
Experience applying project and change management methodologies, including governance, stage gates, risk and issue management, stakeholder readiness, and adoption planning.
Proficiency with project management software, including Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Jira, and dashboarding or visualization tools such as MicroStrategy, Tableau, or Power BI

The Ideal Qualifications:

10+ years of experience leading and managing large-scale, cross-functional projects within wealth management and/or insurance industries
Project Management Professional certification or equivalent
Agile and Waterfall project management experience

What You Can Expect at MassMutual
MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:

Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused.

#LI-MC1

MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.

MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Salary Range: $176,400-$231,500

Award-Winning Culture

MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.

We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.

At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

How We Work

MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.

Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)

There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.

Explore some of our offerings below.

Paid Time Off

In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.

Health & Well-Being

In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.

Financial Well-Being

In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.

Taking Care

MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.

Giving Back

MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.

Commuter Benefits

MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.

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head of operations jobs in amherst ma

Head of Operations PMO

Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing Experience - Senior Leadership (Required)

Chief Financial Officer, Health New England

Head of Brewery Kitchen

Head of Investment Controls

Fire Chief

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

North Brookfield Fire Chief

Head Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Coach/Aquatics Director