VP of Operations — Strategic Leader, Mentorship & Growth

BKD; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Benefits

Flexibility

Job summary

BKD seeks a VP of Operations at our Dothan, AL site who values craft and initiative. The role starts with $165,000–$251,000 per year, with general ownership and BKD backing at every step. You will lead daily operations, mentor the team, and maintain a lean, effective Written Communication process.

You’ll collaborate across BKD, documenting the why behind decisions and guiding newer members. Expect growth as BKD expands in Dothan this quarter and a culture that rewards thoughtful, high-quality

Qualifications

• Ability to mentor and onboard new team members.
• Writer's ear for tone in high-stakes emails.
• Proven leadership experience guiding vp-level initiatives.
• A point of view on BKD's space, sharpened by reading.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity when briefs arrive half-written.
• Flexibility to adapt approach as business needs evolve.
• Strong discipline to over-share early and trim later.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations at our Dothan site and keep workflows moving.
• Keep BKD's Written Communication pipeline humming without constant hand-holding.
• Document the why, not just the what, behind every Cultural Awareness decision.
• Onboard, mentor, and guide newer team members when called upon.
• Trade quick wins for fast-moving fixes when the math favors patience.
• Read a Cultural Awareness system you didn't build and improve it anyway.
• Track key metrics and report findings to your manager each week.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across BKD to hit shared goals.

Skills

Teaching

Business writing

Leadership

Strategic reading

Ambiguity navigation

Adaptability

Clear communication

Job description

BKD seeks a VP of Operations at our Dothan, AL site who values craft and initiative. The role starts with $165,000–$251,000 per year, with general ownership and BKD backing at every step. You will lead daily operations, mentor the team, and maintain a lean, effective Written Communication process.

You’ll collaborate across BKD, documenting the why behind decisions and guiding newer members. Expect growth as BKD expands in Dothan this quarter and a culture that rewards thoughtful, high-quality