Director – Operations, Business Processes

Circular Action Alliance

Director of Operations overseeing business operations for California’s SB 54 program execution. Leading operational alignment and supporting program goals within Circular Action Alliance.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead a business operations team, ensuring strong execution and consistency in both day-to-day operations and long-term operational success.
Set team operating rhythms that strengthen coordination, drive follow-through, and improve visibility across California priorities.
Establish expectations, roles, and escalation pathways across the business operations function to support effective execution at scale.
Own the design, documentation, implementation, and improvement of core operational processes that support California program delivery.
Partner with HR on onboarding, offboarding, organizational planning, role transitions, and team support needs.
Act as a central connector across functions to ensure dependencies are managed, communication is streamlined, and critical issues are escalated appropriately.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is a plus.
Minimum 10+ years of experience in operations, program management, business operations, or a related leadership role.
Minimum 5+ years of experience leading and developing operations teams.
Demonstrated experience designing and improving operational processes, workflows, and team systems.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Driver's License with clean driving history.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact careers@circularaction.org.

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Hard Skills & Tools

operations managementprogram managementprocess designworkflow improvementteam systems development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoordinationproblem-solvingorganizational planning

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBA