Director of Operations

Sunrise Senior Living

Director of Operations leading multi-community operations ensuring quality care and financial performance at Sunrise Senior Living. Recruiting teams and driving change initiatives in senior care sector.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $113,100 - $174,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational leadership, financial management, and strategic planning within multi-community environments. Proven track record in driving occupancy growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing customer experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operational LeadershipP&L ManagementFinancial StrategyRegulatory ComplianceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementBudgetingData AnalysisKPI ReportingOccupancy Growth Strategy

Soft Skills

CommunicationDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingCross-Functional Leadership

Industry Keywords

Senior LivingHealthcareHospitalityQuality AssuranceRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multi-community operations, ensuring quality care, service and compliance
Recruit, develop and manage Executive Directors and leadership teams
Drive occupancy growth, revenue strategy and market positioning
Oversee P&L performance, budgeting, labor and financial outcomes
Use data, reporting and KPIs to improve operational performance
Partner with Sales, Care, HR and Finance to execute strategic initiatives
Ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance and risk management
Drive customer experience, engagement and service excellence
Lead change initiatives, succession planning and leadership development

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years operational leadership experience (multi-site preferred)
Strong P&L, financial management and business strategy expertise
Experience in senior living, healthcare or hospitality preferred
Proven ability to lead teams, drive results and manage performance
Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership ability
Ability to travel and manage multiple priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
Tuition Reimbursement
discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses