Operations Director: Scale, Strategy & Systems

Project Healthy Minds; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Mental health benefits

Zusammenfassung

Project Healthy Minds, a mental health tech nonprofit, seeks a Director of Operations in NYC to design and run a scalable operating model. You will partner with the Founder & CEO to translate strategy into executable plans, implement systems, and apply AI where helpful to drive speed and precision across the organization.

You’ll lead strategic planning, board reporting, people and talent operations, and cross‑functional alignment, building a high‑performing team and accountable culture as the

Qualifikationen

• 8–12+ years of experience in Operations, Strategy, or hybrid roles in high-growth or startup environments.
• Strong operator who can drive both strategy and execution in a fast-moving setting.
• Deep understanding of organizational design, performance management, and talent development.
• Proven track record building HR and recruiting functions from the ground up.
• Highly structured thinker with attention to detail and follow-through.

Aufgaben

• Own annual and quarterly planning processes in partnership with the CEO.
• Define company-wide priorities and drive resource allocation decisions.
• Continuously assess progress and adjust priorities based on performance and evolving needs.
• Oversee office operations and real estate, ensuring spaces support productivity and growth.
• Own and evolve the company’s operating cadence, including leadership meetings and execution tracking.
• Reinforce clear goals, metrics, and accountability across teams.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and execution speed.
• Identify operational gaps and implement scalable solutions.
• Ensure priorities are progressing, unblocked, and delivering results.
• Partner with the Founder & CEO on high-impact organizational decisions.
• Act as a strategic thought partner and force multiplier on key decisions.
• Support leadership team alignment, effectiveness, and decision-making.
• Translate strategy into clear, executable plans across the organization.
• Own Board of Directors and Advisory Council materials and engagement.
• Support executive-level storytelling and key external communications.
• Strengthen select donor, partner, and stakeholder relationships.
• Own the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting through onboarding, performance, development, and retention.
• Manage and scale end-to-end recruiting strategy and processes.
• Implement performance management systems.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and headcount strategy.
• Drive compensation leveling and career pathways.
• Ensure HR compliance, policies, and best practices are in place.
• Serve as a visible culture carrier and model organizational values.
• Build systems that drive engagement, accountability, and clarity across the team.
• Partner with leadership to coach managers and strengthen team effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives that support team cohesion, communication, and growth.
• In first 12 months, build a best-in-class recruiting engine, own clear performance management, design operating cadence, strengthen culture and accountability, and enable scaling with clarity and speed.

Kenntnisse

Operations leadership

Strategic planning

Process optimization

HR & recruiting

Stakeholder communication

Jobbeschreibung

Project Healthy Minds, a mental health tech nonprofit, seeks a Director of Operations in NYC to design and run a scalable operating model. You will partner with the Founder & CEO to translate strategy into executable plans, implement systems, and apply AI where helpful to drive speed and precision across the organization.

You’ll lead strategic planning, board reporting, people and talent operations, and cross‑functional alignment, building a high‑performing team and accountable culture as the