Operations Director

First American

. Provide strategic oversight for a major area of operations .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $129,300 - $172,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic oversight and leadership in managing operations, with a focus on developing and implementing policies, performance standards, and team development. Proven ability to balance day-to-day performance with transformational initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

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Strategic Planning ExecutionProgressive Management ExperienceTeam Building and DevelopmentProject Management SkillsProblem Solving and Critical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Performance Standards DevelopmentPolicy ImplementationMetrics and Dashboards UnderstandingResource AllocationOperational Administration

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Functional ToolsInfrastructure Knowledge

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceStatutory GuidelinesContinuous ImprovementEmployee Empowerment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic oversight for a major area of operations
Set direction, policies, and performance standards
Balance day-to-day performance with transformation
Manage a large team through subordinate leaders
Implement departmental goals, objectives, and work standards
Apply policies and procedures compliant with regulatory and statutory guidelines, rules, and standards
Plan, organize, administer, review, and evaluate activities of professional, technical, and office support staff
Develop and coordinate work teams
Review, recommend, and implement improved policies and procedures
Direct staff selection and provide training and professional development
Maintain effective morale, productivity, and discipline

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
8+ years progressive management experience
Demonstrated competency in executing strategic plans
Ability to learn the needs of a wide range of employees while driving team performance, monitoring results, and allocating resources
Broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in a field of specialization
Experience and knowledge of functional tools and infrastructure
Understanding of metrics/dashboards supporting continuous improvement
Progressive experience leading employees in multiple locations
Significant experience developing and implementing solutions
Problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills
Time management and project management skills
Leadership skills and ability to empower employees

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive workplace culture
Training and professional development