Director of Operations

cdcw; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CDCW seeks a Director of Operations to serve as the organization's senior operational leader and partner to the Owner/CEO. This role transforms vision into disciplined execution by building scalable systems, establishing operational excellence, and driving accountability across the organization.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage resources responsibly, and guide strategic initiatives. The position emphasizes financial stewardship, process improvement, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operations or organizational leadership.
• Proven cross-functional project leadership.
• Experience designing scalable processes and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into actionable, measurable plans.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve performance.
• Develop dashboards and metrics for data-driven decisions.
• Oversee budgets and resource planning with attention to compliance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Financial acumen

Job description

The Director of Operations serves as the organization's senior operational leader and trusted strategic partner to the Owner/CEO. This role is responsible for transforming organizational vision into disciplined execution by building scalable systems, establishing operational excellence, and driving accountability across the organization. The Director of Operations oversees day-to-day business operations, ensuring strategic initiatives are executed effectively, resources are managed responsibly, and organizational goals are achieved through efficient processes, strong financial stewardship, and continuous improvement. By creating sustainable systems and empowering leaders, the Director of Operations enables the Owner/CEO to focus on long-term strategy, organizational growth, and leadership.

Essential Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategic Partnership

• Partner with the Owner/CEO to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, measurable goals, and successful execution.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve organizational performance and ensure alignment across departments.
• Establish a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations, coaching leaders, and driving consistent follow-through.
• Identify operational risks and opportunities, providing thoughtful recommendations that support informed decision-making.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Design, implement, and optimize operational systems, workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and organizational processes that improve efficiency and scalability.
• Lead projects from planning through implementation, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.
• Develop operational dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting tools that support data-driven decision-making.
• Analyze recurring operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions that strengthen organizational performance.

Financial & Business Operations

• Partner with the Owner/CEO to develop, monitor, and manage organizational budgets and operational resources.
• Oversee financial controls, purchasing processes, vendor relationships, facilities, and other business operations to ensure efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
• Evaluate operational and financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve resource utilization while maintaining quality standards.

Compliance & Organizational Excellence

• Develop systems that support regulatory compliance, operational consistency, and organizational quality standards.
• Establish audit processes, documentation standards, and corrective action plans that promote continuous improvement and organizational readiness.
• Collaborate with department leaders and Human Resources to strengthen operational effectiveness, compliance, and performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressively responsible operations or organizational leadership experience.
• Proven success leading cross-functional projects and organizational change initiatives from planning through execution.
• Experience designing and implementing operational systems, workflows, standard operating procedures, and performance metrics that improve organizational efficiency.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial reporting, operational analysis, and resource planning.
• Experience building accountability through coaching, performance management, and organizational leadership.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into measurable results.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Financial acumen with the ability to interpret operational data, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn and optimize new business systems and technology.