Regional Director of Operations

Title: Texas Gulf Coast Regional Director of Operations
Salary: $105,000/yearly

Position Overview

The Texas Gulf Coast Regional Director of Operations provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a large, multi-site region encompassing diverse programs and services. The role ensures operational excellence, measurable outcomes aligned with organizational priorities, and fiscal sustainability while maintaining compliance and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional operations across multiple sites and program lines, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and growth priorities.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on growth initiatives, performance strategy, and operational planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Workforce Board to align regional workforce strategies.
• Serve as liaison between internal teams and the Workforce Board to support communication, compliance, and program execution.
• Participate in key meetings including Board sessions, stakeholder briefings, and internal leadership discussions.
• Represent the organization at community forums, industry events, and regional planning meetings.
• Travel extensively across a multi-county region and conduct on-site visits to assess program effectiveness and provide real-time coaching and problem‑solving.
• Develop community and employer partnerships across multiple service areas.
• Ensure cross‑site communication and operational alignment across geographically dispersed locations.
• Translate strategic goals into measurable action plans and oversee their implementation.
• Manage a complex program portfolio, establishing and monitoring KPIs, analyzing data, identifying risks, and driving accountability.
• Lead and develop multi‑level teams, including staffing, succession planning, and performance management.
• Standardize processes and implement best practices for efficient operations.
• Oversee facilities operations, including leases, space utilization, and maintenance.
• Partner with IT to optimize systems, strengthen infrastructure, and drive technology improvements.
• Manage monitoring and reporting systems to ensure accurate, actionable data.
• Lead continuous improvement, innovation, and change‑management initiatives.
• Oversee regional budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and achievement of financial targets.
• Build strong internal and external relationships with leaders, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the organization regionally in high‑level initiatives and strategic engagements.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive experience leading large, multi‑site operations and complex program portfolios.
• Proven track record managing large teams in high‑demand, metrics‑driven environments.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with executive leadership and drive organizational performance.

EDSIs an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.