"Cross-Project Pipeline Dashboard MVC" backend

What does this MR do?

Implement the changes in the OperationsController to facilitate the MVC

CE backport in https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/merge_requests/25422

What are the relevant issue numbers?

Related #7861 (closed)

Does this MR meet the acceptance criteria?

• Changelog entry added, if necessary
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• Tests added for this feature/bug
• N/A Tested in all supported browsers
• Conforms to the code review guidelines
• Conforms to the merge request performance guidelines
• Conforms to the style guides
• N/A Conforms to the database guides
• N/A Link to e2e tests MR added if this MR has Requires e2e tests label. See the Test Planning Process.
• EE specific content should be in the top level /ee folder
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• Security reports checked/validated by reviewer