Director of Operations

Location: Lakewood, NJ
Industry: Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $200-$300K

Position Overview

A rapidly growing, multi-state healthcare organization is seeking a highly capable and strategic Director of Operations to work under their COO to strengthen and optimize its corporate operations.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced operations leader who can evaluate existing systems, identify inefficiencies, implement improvements, and ensure departments are working together effectively as the organization continues to scale.

The ideal candidate is a sharp, hands-on problem solver with strong business acumen, proven leadership experience, and the ability to independently identify opportunities for improvement and drive meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing corporate operations, systems, and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Streamline processes across departments to increase efficiency, productivity, and accountability.

• Work closely with department heads and senior leadership to implement operational improvements and ensure effective coordination.

• Assess existing software and technology platforms, identifying opportunities for optimization, integration, and automation.

• Lead cross-functional projects from initial assessment through implementation and follow-through.

• Identify operational bottlenecks, recurring challenges, and inefficiencies, developing practical, scalable solutions.

• Establish standardized processes and best practices to support consistency across the organization.

• Strengthen communication and coordination between departments, ensuring responsibilities and workflows are clearly defined.

• Develop systems and processes that support continued organizational growth and scalability.

• Evaluate operational performance and recommend improvements based on business needs and measurable outcomes.

• Partner with executive leadership on strategic operational initiatives and organizational development.

• Proactively troubleshoot challenges, address underlying causes, and implement long-term solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in corporate operations, business operations, operational excellence, or a related leadership capacity.

• Proven experience improving processes, implementing systems, and managing complex cross-functional initiatives.

• Experience working with senior leadership and department heads in a growing, multi-department organization.

• Strong understanding of business workflows, software systems, and operational efficiencies.

• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational change.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Strong business judgment and ability to independently identify and address operational challenges.

• Hands-on, proactive leadership style with the ability to turn ideas into measurable results.

• Experience in healthcare or another complex, multi-location corporate environment preferred.