Head of Operations

Head of Operations – Washington D.C.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Are you a visionary leader with a proven track record of driving organizational growth and operational excellence in the corporate world? Are you ready to apply your skills and expertise to make a profound difference? If so, a growing nonprofit organization invites you to join our team as the executive in charge of operations.

In this pivotal role, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our organization and amplify our impact in some of the most critical areas shaping the future. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will collaborate with the top executive to develop and execute our strategic vision, ensuring alignment with our mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Planning

• Strategic Leadership: Apply your strategic mindset to guide our organization towards long-term success grounded in thorough planning.
• Growth Strategy: Develop and implement innovative growth strategies that expand our reach, deepen our impact, and ensure sustainable growth aligned with our ambitious 10-year goals.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the president and board to develop and execute long-term strategies for growth, impact, and sustainability.

Operational Oversight and Program Development

• Operational Oversight: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of various departments and implementing best practices to guarantee effective and efficient administration of programs.
• Program Development: Partner with program directors to design, implement, and evaluate impactful initiatives aligned with our mission.

Specific Functional Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Work closely with the CFO to manage budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure the organizations financial health.
• Human Resources: Supervise HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks to the organizations operations, reputation, and financial stability.

Management Excellence and Performance Metrics

• Management Excellence: Inspire and lead parts of our team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress towards goals and ensure accountability.

Board Engagement and Reporting

• Board Engagement: Support the president in engaging and communicating with the board, preparing reports, and ensuring good governance practices.

Qualifications:

• 10-15 years of overall professional experience, with at least 5-7 years in senior leadership positions.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, operational oversight, and mission-focused program development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and growing organizations, particularly in the private sector.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Expertise in managing and developing high-performing teams, ideally with experience in culture change and employee development.
• Experience working with and reporting to a board of directors or trustees.

The salary range for this position is $244,636.00 to $280,000.00, with the possibility of additional compensation through a discretionary bonus. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits including healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.