Director of Production Operations

Compensation: $100,000 to $130,000, plus commission and performance bonuses

Republican Jobs is managing a confidential search for a Director of Production Operations to join a rapidly growing conservative fundraising and marketing organization.

This is a senior operational leadership role for someone who enjoys building systems, managing complex projects, improving workflows, and developing high-performing teams. The organization supports more than 100 political and nonprofit fundraising programs nationwide, requiring close coordination across project management, creative, data, accounting, vendors, and client-facing teams.

The ideal candidate does not need to come exclusively from a direct mail or print production background.

Candidates with strong experience in project management, agency operations, marketing operations, vendor management, or other deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of project managers responsible for complex, deadline-driven programs
• Evaluate and improve operational systems, workflows, quality-control procedures, and internal processes
• Coordinate production schedules, budgets, vendors, deliverables, and cross-functional priorities
• Develop KPIs covering project throughput, cycle times, quality, forecasting, capacity, and vendor performance
• Identify operational risks and resolve potential problems before they affect clients or deadlines
• Improve communication and accountability across creative, data, accounting, production, and account teams
• Evaluate new technologies, AI integrations, vendor relationships, and workflow improvements
• Establish scalable systems that support continued organizational growth
• Partner directly with senior leadership on operational strategy and business challenges
• Build a culture of ownership, consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex projects, operations, or production workflows
• Proven success leading teams and managing individual and organizational performance
• Strong understanding of project timelines, budgets, vendors, quality standards, and competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement scalable operational systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift quickly
• High degree of initiative, accountability, judgment, and attention to detail
• Interest in conservative politics and mission-driven work
• PMP certification preferred but not required

Experience in project management, agency operations, marketing operations, fundraising, nonprofit operations, print production, direct mail, or a related field is a plus.

Who Will Succeed in This Role

This opportunity is best suited for someone who:

• Takes ownership of problems rather than waiting for direction
• Enjoys building and improving systems
• Can manage both people and complex workflows
• Holds themselves and their team to high standards
• Wants meaningful influence over how an organization operates
• Is comfortable making decisions and leading organizational change
• Thrives in an environment where execution, accuracy, and deadlines matter

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary is $100,000 to $130,000 , depending on experience. The position also offers opportunities for additional compensation through commissions and performance-based bonuses.

This is a full-time, in-office position located in Loudoun County, Virginia . Remote work is not available.

Republican Jobs is exclusively managing this confidential search.