Operations Director (Remote - US Base)

Sutherland is seeking a talented, strategic Operations Director to lead one of our rapidly expanding educational technology programs. We are a group of driven, supportive individuals dedicated to innovation and excellence. If you are looking to build a fulfilling career and possess the leadership expertise to accelerate our success, we want to work with you!

In this role, you will champion large-scale Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and client programs, ensuring seamless execution and strategic alignment

Department Leadership: Manage daily operations and long-term projects for your specific unit.

Team Management: Hire, train, and supervise department staff, managers, and coordinators. Set clear performance goals.

Strategic Planning: Partner with executive leadership to design, budget, and execute organizational goals and growth initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with other departments to streamline scholarship processing, family outreach, and system improvements.

Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all program or financial operations follow state laws, contractual obligations, and internal policies.

Our most successful candidates will have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive service delivery or Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) leadership experience, specifically in senior management roles overseeing large-scale programs with over 150+ headcount across multiple geographies or at the Director level.
• Domain Expertise: Prior background in the educational technology (EdTech) sector is highly preferred.
• Remote Leadership: Proven ability to effectively manage, mentor, and drive accountability with frontline managers in a distributed or remote environment.
• Budget & Finance: Strong financial acumen with verified success in building strategic financial plans, auditing expense reports, and implementing cost-optimization strategies that deliver business savings.
• Core Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities combined with decisive, data-driven decision-making and strong leadership traits.