Vice President, Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation of organizational priorities by converting strategy into precise operational plans, milestones, and performance expectations.

• Foster consistent, high-quality execution across teams by establishing and reinforcing robust operational rhythms, tools, and accountability frameworks.

• Ensure that daily operations function effectively across various functions, proactively identifying and addressing gaps, inefficiencies, or risks.

• Track progress against essential organizational goals and facilitate timely adjustments when performance deviates from expectations, in collaboration with the COO.

• Collaborate with department leaders and VPs to coordinate intricate, cross-functional initiatives for seamless execution.

• Align workflows, timelines, and dependencies among teams to minimize friction and enhance collaboration.

• Act as a central hub for operational coordination, ensuring that strategic priorities advance with clarity and cohesion.

• Design, implement, and enhance operational systems and processes that support scalability, consistency, and efficiency.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that assess operational health and progress toward strategic objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of professional experience with substantial leadership experience in operations, program management, or organizational effectiveness.

• Proven track record of managing complex operations and driving execution in mission-driven or rapidly growing nonprofit organizations.

• Experience in implementing systems, processes, and performance management frameworks on a large scale.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert data into actionable insights.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence outcomes across teams.

• Experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.

• Deep alignment with the mission of Sandy Hook Promise and a commitment to promoting a culture of prevention.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• Flexible schedules

• Paid holidays and 10 days of sick leave

• Paid parental leave

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

• 401k matching

• Professional development stipend

• Wellness and mental health support

• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program