VP of Corporate Operations

San Diego Wellness Collaborati; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

San Diego Wellness Collaborative is seeking a full-time VP of Corporate Operations to oversee operations across all initiatives and departments, working with the CEO, COO and CFO. In coordination with executive leadership, you will execute operational strategy, governance, and organizational development to support SDWC's mission.

The role emphasizes workforce design, financial controls, technology, risk management, and vendor oversight, with a commitment to SDWC's four key values and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• 7–10+ years of operations, finance, HR, or systems leadership experience.
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or social services environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, risk, and regulatory environments.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and operational systems.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling operational infrastructure, processes and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Human Resources design and workforce strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee compensation strategy, benchmarking, and internal equity.
• Lead performance management systems and learning & development initiatives.
• Oversee vendor management, contracts, and compliance-related processes.
• Establish and maintain strong financial policies, controls, and reporting.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Develop scalable operational systems to support growth and cross-initiative collaboration.
• Support governance, board materials, and audit readiness.
• Lead enterprise risk management and compliance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Systems thinking

Financial acumen

Change management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Business / Public Administration

Job description

Overview

The San Diego Wellness Collaborative is looking for a full-time staff person to oversee corporate operations across all SDWC initiatives and departments. In coordination with the CEO, COO and CFO, the VP of Corporate Operations is responsible for the execution of operational strategy across the organization’s operational domains, including Human Resources, Finance, Technology, Compliance, and Vendor Management. This role ensures that systems, processes, and governance structures are in place to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and mission delivery.

The VP of Corporate Operations will be an integral part of the SDWC team that values what we do as much as how we do it. The how is expressed through SDWC’s values. We prioritize these values in every engagement across the organization – internally and externally. As a commitment to these organizational values, we individually engage and strengthen our competencies across four key areas: mindset; results; people; and self. The VP of Corporate Operations will embrace these values and competencies as a core member of the SDWC team.

The VP of Corporate Operations role will contribute significantly to achieving SDWC’s mission to build community-clinical linkages and collaboration for optimal health outcomes and health equity. All responsibilities serve to move the organization towards the SDWC vision – all communities we serve have a lifetime of health and wellness.

Core Responsibilities

• Human Resources: Lead the design and refinement of the organization’s workforce structure, including job architecture, role clarity, and long-term staffing strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Human Resources: Oversee compensation strategy by benchmarking and ensuring equitable, competitive pay structures aligned with market conditions and internal equity.
• Human Resources: Responsible for performance management systems, including defining evaluation frameworks, managing review cycles, and ensuring organizational accountability.
• Human Resources: Develop and implement learning and development strategies to build organizational capacity and ensure compliance with required training.
• Human Resources: Oversee employee benefits strategy, including vendor management, renewal processes, compliance, and staff education.
• Human Resources: Ensure full HR compliance through oversight of PEO relationships and adherence to applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Finance: Establish and maintain strong financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Finance: Oversee financial systems and processes to ensure accurate reporting, expense management, and alignment with budgets and funding requirements, in coordination with CFO and Controller.
• Finance: Partner with COO and executive leadership to support budgeting and forecasting processes and align financial planning with strategic priorities.
• Finance: Monitor organizational financial performance by reviewing expenditures and ensuring responsible resource utilization.
• Finance: Oversee grant financial management, ensuring proper reporting, expense allocation, and compliance with funder requirements.
• Finance: Partner with leadership on the development and execution of the organization’s business systems strategy and technology roadmap aligned with operational needs.
• Finance: Oversee IT vendors and managed service providers to ensure reliable support, system performance, and cost effectiveness.
• Finance: Establish robust document management and system governance practices, including data integrity, access controls, and documentation standards.
• Finance: Support system audits, cybersecurity readiness, and compliance efforts in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Develop and maintain enterprise risk management frameworks, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure organizational compliance with corporate, state, and federal regulations through monitoring and internal controls.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Oversee privacy, HIPAA, and security programs, including policy development and risk monitoring.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain and enhance compliance programs, policies, and documentation to support ongoing regulatory adherence.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all grant, contract, and funding requirements through structured tracking and reporting.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Oversee organizational insurance strategy, including coverage analysis, renewals, and compliance alignment.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Manage the full contract lifecycle, including development, execution, monitoring, and renewal tracking.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Establish and oversee partner compliance systems, including onboarding, documentation, and ongoing monitoring.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Lead vendor management strategy, including selection, performance evaluation, and contract oversight.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Manage consultant relationships, including scope definition, contracting, and performance management.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Develop scalable operational systems to support growth in partner and vendor networks.
• Enterprise & Cross-Initiative Operations: Support Board governance and committee operations, including preparing materials, reporting, and supporting audit readiness.
• Enterprise & Cross-Initiative Operations: Design and implement systems that strengthen cross-functional collaboration and communication across all initiatives including BeThereSanDiego, San Diego Accountable Community for Health, and Neighborhood Networks and all departments including Data & Systems, Business Operations, Quality & Training, and Partnerships.
• Enterprise & Cross-Initiative Operations: Ensure operational infrastructure scales effectively as the organization grows across programs and functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field preferred
• 7–10+ years of operations, finance, HR, or systems leadership experience
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or social services environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of compliance, risk, and regulatory environments
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and operational systems
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling operational infrastructure, processes and teams

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and operational translation
• Systems thinking and process design
• Financial and business acumen
• Leadership and team development
• Change management and organizational transformation
• Risk management and compliance expertise

Salary / Benefits

This is an exempt full-time position. The annual salary range is $135,000–$150,000 depending on experience and market rates. SDWC offers a comprehensive benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement).

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until June 30, and the posting may be closed at any time during this period.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.