Job Summary:The Senior Manager of Mountain Operations provides oversight and leadership of all on mountain operations departments at Wilmot: lift maintenance, lift operations, grooming, snowmaking, terrain parks, vehicle maintenance, and general mountain activities. As a member of the Resort's Senior Leadership Team, this position is a key contributor in the development, communication and implementation of resort strategies, goals, initiatives, culture and engagement, and a responsible member of the team in executing and meeting all business objectives.
Job Specifications:- Starting Wage: $70,290.00 - $100,415.00 + annual bonus
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Job Responsibilities:- Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams; recruit, hire, coach, and build leadership bench strength for succession planning.
- Foster a 'one team' culture prioritizing employee and guest safety while promoting accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee all mountain operations departments ensuring alignment with resort and corporate strategies, goals, and initiatives.
- Develop, manage, and track departmental budgets, workforce plans, and operational performance metrics.
- Drive safety initiatives with the goal of zero incidents; partner with Health & Safety and lead emergency preparedness and response efforts.
- Serve as Incident Commander in emergency situations and ensure training and readiness across teams.
- Ensure proactive maintenance programs for lifts, vehicles, and infrastructure to minimize downtime and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Lead capital planning, project management, and execution of capital investments (CapEx).
- Enhance operational efficiency through cross-department communication, collaboration, and process improvement.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, peers, leadership teams, regulatory agencies, and local communities.
- Maintain subject matter expertise in mountain operations and proactively apply industry best practices and innovations.
- Participate in and contribute to best practice groups across the enterprise.
- Ensure timely and effective communication across teams and departments.
- Adapt quickly to changing business, environmental, and operational conditions.
Leadership Competencies:- Forward-thinking with the ability to anticipate business needs and prioritize effectively.
- Strong relationship builder who fosters trust, collaboration, and engagement across teams.
- Highly effective communicator with strong emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Ability to develop talent, unlock team potential, and drive accountability.
- Comfortable leading through complexity with agility, resilience, and strategic thinking.
Job Requirements:- Minimum 5 years of experience in mountain operations or senior leadership.
- 3+ years managing multiple departments in a leadership role.
- Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
- Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and talent development capabilities.
- Crisis management and emergency response experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong public speaking ability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with enterprise systems preferred.
- Advanced skiing or riding ability preferred.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and hazardous material handling.
- Ability to work in variable and extreme weather conditions.
- Valid driver's license required.
- High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
The expected pay range is $70,290.00 - $100,415.00 + annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Requisition ID 515219
Reference Date: 07/02/2026
Job Code Function: Leadership - Mtn Ops
