Description

VP, Operations & Strategy

This position is based in Juneau, Alaska

Our client is seeking a Vice President, Business Operations & Strategy to lead Food & Nutrition Services and Environmental Services across a rapidly growing healthcare system in Southeast Alaska.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, hands-on leader to oversee multi-site operations spanning hospitals, clinics, housing, transportation, and remote healthcare facilities. With operations having tripled in size over the past three years, the organization is looking for an executive who can drive operational excellence, financial performance, and continued growth.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $200,000 - $210,000+
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Relocation assistance available
• Potential vehicle allowance
• All business-related travel expenses are covered
• Generous paid vacation and PTO program with carryover provisions
• Executive-level visibility and influence within a growing healthcare organization
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery throughout Alaska

What You Will Be Doing

• Strategic Leadership & Growth – Develop and execute long-term strategies that drive operational excellence, financial performance, service quality, and sustainable growth across a complex healthcare network.
• Operational Excellence – Oversee multi-site operations, ensuring consistent service delivery, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and accountability across hospitals, clinics, housing, transportation, and remote locations.
• Financial Stewardship – Lead budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, vendor management, and financial optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support organizational objectives.
• People Leadership – Coach and develop leaders across multiple locations while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Innovation & Service Enhancement – Drive modernization initiatives, leverage emerging technologies, and implement innovative solutions that enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness across geographically dispersed operations.

Who You Are

You are a highly adaptable operations leader who can move seamlessly between executive strategy sessions and frontline operational conversations. You are comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders while also rolling up your sleeves to solve day-to-day challenges.

You thrive in complex, multi-site environments, remain calm under pressure, and bring a strong combination of financial acumen, operational expertise, and people leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, support services, hospitality services, facilities management, or a similarly complex multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-unit or multi-site operations.
• Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, capital planning, and performance management.
• Proven ability to lead through growth, change, and operational complexity.
• Experience managing large teams across multiple locations.