Director of Operations

Waymark

. Lead and manage a team of local managers to ensure alignment with state-level operational, clinical, and financial goals.

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $146,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in healthcare operations management, focusing on patient-facing care teams and outpatient services. Proven ability to lead teams, drive operational performance, and foster partnerships within community-based healthcare initiatives.

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Healthcare Operations ManagementPeople ManagementOperational Performance AnalysisBudget OversightCommunity-Based Healthcare Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisContinuous ImprovementFinancial ManagementPatient Care CoordinationQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Outpatient ServicesWhole-Person CareHealthcare AccessUnderserved PopulationsMedicaid

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a team of local managers to ensure alignment with state-level operational, clinical, and financial goals.
Assist local managers with hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members to support regional growth and retention goals.
Own state performance of goals by tracking and reporting on operational performance within your market and translating high-level strategic objectives into actionable plans for local care teams.
Provide coaching and mentorship to local managers, fostering their professional development and ensuring a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
Oversee the day-to-day performance of care teams within your designated region, ensuring they meet the highest standards of patient access, care coordination, and quality.
Collaborate with national care support teams (Clinical, Quality, Analytics, etc.) to relay regional needs and challenges and implement new workflows and initiatives.
Support regional VP, Partnerships and Implementation teams to successfully launch new contracts in the state in conjunction with partner expectations and timelines.
Serve as a key point of contact for local providers and community-based organizations, helping to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships that support Waymark patients.
Report to and collaborate with the Regional VP to represent regional needs and deliver on operational goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in healthcare or health services operations, with a focus on patient-facing care teams, outpatient services, and/or whole-person care focus.
3+ years of direct people management experience, including supervising managers or team leads.
Demonstrated ability to manage operational performance, gather and analyze data, and drive continuous improvement within a defined geographic area.
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with budget oversight or financial management.
A track record of effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including providers and community partners.
Ability to travel frequently within the state to support local teams and engage with community stakeholders.
Must reside in California, preferably Sonoma/Orange or San Bernardino County.
A history of relationships or experience with community-based healthcare initiatives in the region and medicaid.
Strong understanding of barriers to healthcare access and quality among diverse, underserved populations.
Experience working in startup environments and enjoys rapid pace of work.
Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Employment history and advanced degree/professional license verification (when applicable) are included as part of the standard background check process.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock Options: Opportunity to invest in the company’s growth.
Work-from-Home Stipend: A dedicated stipend for your first year to help set up your home office.
Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
Life Insurance: Basic life insurance to give you peace of mind.
Paid Time Off: 20 vacation days, accrued over the year, plus 11 paid holidays.
Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents after six months of employment, and 8 weeks of bonding leave for non-birthing parents.
Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) plan with a company contribution, subject to a vesting schedule.
Commuter Benefits: Convenient options to support your commute needs.
Professional Development Stipend: A dedicated stipend supports professional development and growth.