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Director of OperationsStanley Consultants • Chicago, IL, US
Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Stanley Consultants • Chicago, IL, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director of Operations

Lead with purpose. Drive operational excellence. Inspire innovation.

Are you a strategic and results focused operations leader ready to make a lasting impact? We're seeking a Director of Operations to join our leadership team and shape the future of our organization. Reporting directly to the COO, this role is central to driving our operational strategy, ensuring excellence across delivery and technical services, and fostering a culture rooted in our People First Philosophy.

As a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, you will lead the growth and development of the company's technical, delivery, and construction services capabilities in alignment with the company's Market strategies.

You will develop operational strategies and lead the implementation of related policies, objectives, and initiatives. In partnership with other functional leaders, you will execute operating plans that achieve financial and mission-critical operational goals, leveraging financial and operational metrics.

You will direct and mentor operational leaders while developing actions to drive high performance in a matrixed environment with direct responsibility for an organization of 600+ members. Ensuring robust succession planning, development planning for all operational leadership positions, aligning capabilities of technical / construction / delivery staff to Market opportunities and proactively identifying and closing strategic talent gaps are all essential to the success of this role.

In partnership with the Chief Engineer, you will ensure the quality of our delivered services and products and will implement improvements in ongoing workflow processes while driving innovation and technical excellence across all markets.

Who You Are :

  • A values-driven leader with uncompromising integrity and the highest ethical standards with a passion for excellence.
  • A proven operational leader with extensive experience in a multi-discipline engineering consulting environment and leading large organizations (>

100).

  • A history of consistently delivering strong results in a variety of circumstances.
  • Able to translate complex data, trends and real-time insights into clear priorities and action plans that balance short-term results with long-term vision.
  • A track record of successfully integrating innovation and technology into organizational workflows.
  • Equipped with high emotional intelligence and is an effective coach and mentor.
  • Known for inspiring and motivating teams, leading change with confidence, and cultivating a positive, high-performing culture that drives engagement and retention.
  • A trusted relationship builder and communicator with the ability to collaborate, influence, listen, and facilitate with professionalism, authenticity, and impact.

    • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field required.
  • Over 10 years of professional experience, with 5+ years of increasingly responsible operational leadership within an engineering or professional services consulting firm.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
  • Demonstrated success leading change, improving organizational processes, and fostering innovation.
  • Deep understanding of engineering consulting firm operations, including project delivery and resource management and financial management.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.

    • $200,000 - $275,000 a year (Salary range for CO, IL, and MN locations)

    Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidates qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.

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