VP of Operations Duties and Responsibilities As one of the top members of an organization, a VP of Operations is tasked with managing multiple departments, staff and projects within the company and industry. This means having extensive knowledge of the industry, finances and employee output while understanding and striving to meet the companys strategic goals, mission, values and beliefs. Examples of tasks a VP of Operations may need to perform include: Leading departments and operations of the companyBudgeting for multiple projects, including monitoring and controlling costsWork closely with Human Resources to implement and refine company policies and proceduresGuiding, directing and evaluating the work of management and executive team membersCreating and implementing a strategic planLeveraging company output to improve ranking in the competitive fieldTackling unforeseen issues and troubleshootingRepresenting the company for external and internal eventsMonitoring the competitive landscape and attending industry events to stay abreast of new initiatives and ways to stay aheadIdentifying, training and developing leaders within the company and setting them on a path for management