VP of Regional Operations & Growth

Talantir; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

basic life insurance coverage

holiday pay

PTO accrual

retirement savings plan

Job summary

Summit School Services is seeking a Vice President of Operations to standardize best practices, drive performance, and build leadership depth across North America. The role reports to the SVP, Operations and oversees Region Managers while aligning with enterprise priorities.

The ideal candidate excels at data-driven leadership, coaching high-potential leaders, and sustaining a people-first culture focused on safety and service excellence. A strong travel commitment is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading multi-site, field-based operations with accountability for safety, service and financial results.
• Proven track record coaching and developing leaders, building bench strength across regions.
• Strong operational judgment in safety, labor relations, and risk within complex environments.
• Willingness to travel extensively to maintain field engagement across geography.
• Field-first leadership style with credibility and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across a geographically diverse portfolio and standardize best practices.
• Drive overall performance: safety, service, labor stability, cost control, and profitability.
• Lead stabilization and turnaround efforts in underperforming regions with remediation plans.
• Develop regional leadership through structured coaching and clear performance expectations.
• Act as escalation point for complex operational issues while preserving customer experience.
• Engage field leaders with regular site visits and open, trust-based collaboration.

Skills

Multi-site Ops

Leadership development

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Job description

Summit School Services is seeking a Vice President of Operations to standardize best practices, drive performance, and build leadership depth across North America. The role reports to the SVP, Operations and oversees Region Managers while aligning with enterprise priorities.

The ideal candidate excels at data-driven leadership, coaching high-potential leaders, and sustaining a people-first culture focused on safety and service excellence. A strong travel commitment is required.