VP of Operations

Vaco Recruiter Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a VP of Operations in Nashville, TN, offering a hybrid work model. Direct hire with a salary range of $140k–$150k, reflecting high-level leadership and responsibility over cross-functional operations and growth initiatives.

The role requires extensive experience in scaling operations, financial leadership, and implementing process improvements. You will partner with executive leadership to drive strategic expansion and optimize performance across locations and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level operations leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and driving organizational transformation.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial leadership experience.
• Proven success scaling operations across multiple locations, business units, or geographies.
• Experience implementing operational processes, performance management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of AI tools and enthusiasm for leveraging technology to improve business operations.
• Experience within events, experiential marketing, entertainment, production, hospitality, or other complex service environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end business operations across a growing, multi-functional organization.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that improve efficiency, accountability, and scalability.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and establish performance metrics across teams.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing operational leadership teams.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives and organizational objectives.
• Lead operational readiness for expansion into new markets and regions.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and operational partnerships.
• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions to improve operational effectiveness.
• Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks, and accountability measures to drive business performance.
• Ensure operational excellence while maintaining a strong culture and exceptional client experience.
• Manage operational budgets, forecasting, resource allocation, and profitability initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Client Services, and Production teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Operational excellence

Financial leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

VP of Operations – Nashville, TN (Hybrid). Direct Hire – Salary $140k‑150k. This transformational leadership role will be responsible for driving operational excellence, building scalable infrastructure, leading cross‑functional teams, and positioning the organization for significant future growth and expansion.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end business operations across a growing, multi‑functional organization.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that improve efficiency, accountability, and scalability.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and establish performance metrics across teams.
• Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing operational leadership teams.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives and organizational objectives.
• Lead operational readiness for expansion into new markets and regions.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and operational partnerships.
• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies and AI‑driven solutions to improve operational effectiveness.
• Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks, and accountability measures to drive business performance.
• Ensure operational excellence while maintaining a strong culture and exceptional client experience.
• Manage operational budgets, forecasting, resource allocation, and profitability initiatives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Client Services, and Production teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of senior‑level operations leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading large, cross‑functional teams and driving organizational transformation.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial leadership experience.
• Proven success scaling operations across multiple locations, business units, or geographies.
• Experience implementing operational processes, performance management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of AI tools and enthusiasm for leveraging technology to improve business operations.
• Experience within events, experiential marketing, entertainment, production, hospitality, or other complex service environments preferred.