Remote Operations Director - High-Impact & Deadline-Driven

NYU Langone; Rockford (IL); Remote; USD 122,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone in Rockford, IL seeks an freelance Operations Director to hit the ground running and take real ownership of multitasking work while earning a competitive salary. You will support cross-functional teams in a director capacity, navigate ambiguity, and keep the project management pipeline humming with minimal supervision.

Relaxed relocation requirements are offered; remote work is possible. This role emphasizes prioritization, accountability, and delivering ambitious goals this year.

Qualifications

• Freelance Operations Director with ownership of multitasking initiatives.
• Willing to relocate to Rockford, IL or work remotely.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a director capacity.
• Thrives in a deadline-driven environment such as NYU Langone.

Responsibilities

• Carry general knowledge that supports project delivery beyond existing wikis.
• Pressure-test assumptions before they become costly mistakes.
• Navigate ambiguity and deliver results.
• Balance competing priorities without losing critical tasks.
• Maintain a smooth PM pipeline with minimal hand-holding for NYU Langone.

Skills

Multitasking

Process Improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Director-level experience

Deadline-driven

Prioritization

Job description

NYU Langone in Rockford, IL seeks an freelance Operations Director to hit the ground running and take real ownership of multitasking work while earning a competitive salary. You will support cross-functional teams in a director capacity, navigate ambiguity, and keep the project management pipeline humming with minimal supervision.

Relaxed relocation requirements are offered; remote work is possible. This role emphasizes prioritization, accountability, and delivering ambitious goals this year.