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Director of Operations - Columbia, MD

Compass Group, North America

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Compensation
$135–155K/yr
Location
Columbia, MD
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Director of Operations at Crothall Healthcare is responsible for translating organizational vision into effective operations across the business. The role focuses on operational excellence, financial and business management, team development, strategic execution, technology systems, and stakeholder relationships. The position supports healthcare services for MedStar Health and seeks to improve efficiency, profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strategic ThinkingStrategic ExecutionAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingLeadershipCommunicationERPCRMAnalytics Platforms

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business Administration, Management or Related FieldMaster's Degree5+ Years Operations Management or Senior Leadership Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Crothall Healthcare

Salary: $135K to $155K

Director of Operations - MedStar Health

Crothall Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of the Top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 900 hospital partners across 46 states. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania since 2013. Crothall has more than 32,000 team members, with core services include: Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Healthcare Facilities Management, Sterile Processing Services, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at www.Crothall.com .

Job Summary

Director of Operations

Role Summary

The Director of Operations is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for translating organizational vision into effective, scalable operations. This role ensures operational excellence across the business by driving efficiency, managing resources, developing high-performing teams, and executing initiatives that improve profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

Lead and optimize day-to-day operations across departments to ensure seamless execution, consistency, and compliance.

Establish operational standards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to monitor performance.

Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.

Financial & Business Management

Develop and manage operating budgets.

Analyze financial and operational data to support forecasting and decision-making.

Partner with finance leadership to support profitability initiatives.

Leadership & Talent Development

Build and develop high-performing teams.

Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Support professional development and succession planning.

Strategic Planning & Execution

Translate strategy into operational plans.

Lead cross-functional initiatives.

Develop policies and procedures aligned to long-term goals.

Technology & Systems Optimization

Oversee ERP, CRM, and workflow systems.

Ensure systems support data-driven decision making.

Stakeholder Management

Partner with internal and external stakeholders.

Act as a trusted operational advisor.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

5+ years of progressive experience in operations management or senior leadership roles with demonstrated success managing budgets, teams, and complex initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

Strategic thinking and execution.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent leadership and communication abilities.

Proficiency with ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms.

Apply to Crothall today!

Crothall is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Associates at Crothall are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life Insurance/ AD

  • Disability Insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Flexible Time Off

  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

  • Associate Shopping Program

  • Health and Wellness Programs

  • Discount Marketplace

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Pet Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_Crothall.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_Crothall.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1586609

Crothall Healthcare

Abigail Van Eman

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How this job compares

Set against the 502 open Operations Director jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$135–155K/yr
  • US median$142–180K/yr328 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $145K, is 8% below the US median midpoint ($158K) — in the middle half of Operations Director salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 502 open Operations Director jobs across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Operations Director postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (341 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 148 of the 502 open Operations Director jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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