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Director of Operations

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Work from: 
Canada, California (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years in emergency response management, Experience managing multi-state operations, Bachelor's degree in relevant field, Master's degree preferred, Proven front-facing contract management experience.

Key responsabilities:

  • Serve as main contact for contracts
  • Build relationships with agencies and partners
  • Ensure compliance with performance metrics
  • Lead operational aspects of relief programs
  • Coordinate logistics and manage diverse teams
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Robert Walters Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting Large https://www.robertwaltersgroup.com/
1001 - 5000 Employees
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Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Operations to lead their operations across 12 states. This is a front-facing role where you will manage key contracts and ensure the effective execution of emergency response programs. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in operations, is adept at managing emergency situations, and is highly knowledgeable in disaster response protocols.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for key contracts related to emergency relief programs.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with state and local agencies, as well as private sector partners.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and performance metrics.
  • Lead and oversee all operational aspects of emergency relief programs.
  • Implement and optimize processes for efficient deployment of resources in response to emergency situations.
  • Coordinate logistics, supply chain, and workforce management for timely emergency response.
  • Manage a diverse team across multiple states, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Develop and execute emergency response strategies tailored to various disasters.
  • Oversee regional directors and on-the-ground teams to ensure seamless execution of emergency relief operations.
  • Coordinate and manage emergency relief efforts across 12 states, ensuring operational consistency and efficiency.

What You Bring

  • Proven experience in emergency response and operations management (5+ years).
  • Front-facing experience managing contracts and relationships with governmental and private sector entities.
  • Experience overseeing multi-state operations, ideally within the emergency relief or disaster management sector.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage teams remotely.
  • Ability to travel as needed across 12 states, particularly on the East Coast.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a related field (Master's preferred).

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Industry :
Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills

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