Director of Operations

Sectr Partners Limited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sectr Partners Limited seeks a Director of Operations to lead multi-site ophthalmology practices, drive operational excellence, and improve profitability, reporting to the Vice President of Operations. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, hands-on leader with a proven ability to scale healthcare operations and develop high-performing teams.

The role requires partnering with physician leadership to enhance patient care, optimize practice efficiency, and support growth—while standardizing

Qualifications

• Extensive operations leadership experience, multi-site preferred.
• Proven track record in improving operational performance and financial results.
• Experience leading and developing managers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong budgeting, labor management, and KPI analysis skills.
• Ability to drive process improvement and scale operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Ophthalmology or optometry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and performance across multiple ophthalmology practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop Practice Managers.
• Partner with physician leadership to improve patient care, efficiency, and growth.
• Drive financial performance through revenue growth and expense management.
• Analyze KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Standardize processes and implement scalable best practices.
• Lead staffing, recruiting, and leadership development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
• Oversee inventory, equipment utilization, and asset management.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, acquisitions, and integrations.

Skills

Operations leadership

Financial acumen

KPI analysis

Team development

Healthcare experience

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Healthcare Administration

Job description

We are seeking a results-driven Director of Operations to support the growth and operational performance of our PE-backed ophthalmology group. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this leader will oversee regional Practice Managers, partner with physician leadership, and drive operational excellence, financial performance, and exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader with a strong track record of scaling healthcare operations, developing high-performing teams, and improving practice profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and performance across multiple ophthalmology practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop Practice Managers to drive accountability and results.
• Partner with physician leadership to improve patient care, practice efficiency, and growth.
• Drive financial performance through revenue growth, expense management, and labor optimization.
• Analyze operational and financial KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Standardize processes and implement scalable best practices across the organization.
• Lead staffing, recruiting, retention, and leadership development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, organizational policies, and quality standards.
• Oversee inventory, equipment utilization, and practice-level asset management.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, acquisitions, and post-acquisition integrations.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in operations leadership, preferably in a multi-site healthcare environment.
• Proven track record of improving operational performance and financial results.
• Experience leading and developing managers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, labor management, and KPI analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and scale operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Ophthalmology or optometry experience preferred.