Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Operations Director (Remote - US Base)

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP$125K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in service delivery or Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), particularly in senior management roles overseeing large-scale programs with 150+ staff.
  • Experience in the educational technology (EdTech) sector is preferred.
  • Proven track record of managing remote teams effectively.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in strategic budget planning, auditing, and cost-optimization strategies.
  • Excellent verbal, written communication and leadership skills; adept at data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations and long-term projects for the educational technology unit.
  • Hire, train, and supervise staff, setting performance goals for teams.
  • Partner with executive leadership to design and execute organizational growth initiatives.
  • Collaborate with other departments to enhance scholarship processing and family outreach.
  • Ensure compliance with state laws and internal policies regarding financial operations and reporting.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovative educational technology programs.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on support and professional growth.
  • Chance to make a significant impact in the BPO and EdTech sectors.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Sutherland is seeking a talented, strategic Operations Director to lead one of our rapidly expanding educational technology programs. We are a group of driven, supportive individuals dedicated to innovation and excellence. If you are looking to build a fulfilling career and possess the leadership expertise to accelerate our success, we want to work with you!

In this role, you will champion large-scale Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and client programs, ensuring seamless execution and strategic alignment

Department Leadership: Manage daily operations and long-term projects for your specific unit.

Team Management: Hire, train, and supervise department staff, managers, and coordinators. Set clear performance goals.

Strategic Planning: Partner with executive leadership to design, budget, and execute organizational goals and growth initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with other departments to streamline scholarship processing, family outreach, and system improvements.

Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all program or financial operations follow state laws, contractual obligations, and internal policies.

Qualifications

Our most successful candidates will have:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience: 10+ years of progressive service delivery or Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) leadership experience, specifically in senior management roles overseeing large-scale programs with over 150+ headcount across multiple geographies or at the Director level.
  • Domain Expertise: Prior background in the educational technology (EdTech) sector is highly preferred.
  • Remote Leadership: Proven ability to effectively manage, mentor, and drive accountability with frontline managers in a distributed or remote environment.
  • Budget & Finance: Strong financial acumen with verified success in building strategic financial plans, auditing expense reports, and implementing cost-optimization strategies that deliver business savings.
  • Core Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities combined with decisive, data-driven decision-making and strong leadership traits


Additional Information

About Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP is a law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1924 and has grown to become one of the largest law firms in the United States, with over 500 attorneys in offices across the country. Sutherland provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, and technology. The firm is known for its expertise in tax law, and has been recognized as a leading tax practice by various legal publications.
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