Vice President of Operations

Santa Rita Landscaping Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentive

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle or reimbursement

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Exceptional company culture

Job summary

Santa Rita Landscaping is seeking a results-driven Vice President of Operations to lead our Phoenix, AZ operations. You will steer revenue growth, margins, and KPI achievement while building strong teams and a culture of accountability.

The role partners with Sales, Finance, HR, and executives to drive strategic initiatives, improve processes, and ensure safety standards across all sites. A winning attitude and proven leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Green Industry experience with operational leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading multiple teams, branches, or profit centers.
• Strong P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial-management capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong customer relationship and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance field execution with strategic and financial leadership.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.
• A Winning Attitude!

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and hold operational leaders and teams accountable for results.
• Own operational performance, including revenue, gross margin, overhead, forecasting, and KPIs.
• Drive customer satisfaction, retention, quality, and service excellence.
• Develop leaders and build a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure teams consistently follow company processes, SOPs, and safety standards.
• Allocate people, equipment, and resources to support operational and growth objectives.
• Identify root causes of operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, HR, and executive leadership to achieve company goals.

Skills

Green industry experience

P&L management

Leadership

Forecasting

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Customer relationships

Ownership & urgency

Job description

Vice President of Operations – Phoenix, AZ

Santa Rita Landscaping is seeking an experienced, results-driven leader to join our growing Phoenix, AZ business as Vice President of Operations.

The Opportunity

We’re growing—and looking for a proven operations leader to help shape what’s next. You’ll lead our Phoenix operations, develop great teams, strengthen execution, and build the foundation for sustainable growth.

As Vice President Of Operations, You’ll

• Lead, manage, and hold operational leaders and teams accountable for results
• Own operational performance, including revenue, gross margin, overhead, forecasting, and KPIs
• Drive customer satisfaction, retention, quality, and service excellence
• Develop leaders and build a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement
• Ensure teams consistently follow company processes, SOPs, and safety standards
• Allocate people, equipment, and resources to support operational and growth objectives
• Identify root causes of operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions
• Partner with Sales, Finance, HR, and executive leadership to achieve company goals

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Green Industry experience with significant operational leadership responsibility
• Experience leading multiple teams, branches, or profit centers
• Strong P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial-management capabilities
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong customer relationship and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance field execution with strategic and financial leadership
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership
• A Winning Attitude!

As Vice President Of Operations, You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive salary plus performance-based incentive opportunity
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company vehicle or reimbursement package
• Full suite of health benefits – medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Exceptional company culture