Senior Director of Regional Operations – PACE (Remote/Hybrid)

About the Opportunity

Talent Connect Executive Search is partnering with a growing healthcare organization seeking an experienced Senior Director of Regional Operations to provide strategic operational leadership across multiple PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) locations throughout Southern California.

This executive leadership role is ideal for an experienced healthcare operations leader who thrives in multi-site environments, enjoys building high-performing teams, and is passionate about improving care for older adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operational initiatives across multiple PACE programs, focusing on quality, compliance, participant satisfaction, growth, and operational excellence.
• Provide executive oversight for key operational departments, which may include transportation, participant engagement, behavioral health, marketing, enrollment, and day center operations.
• Serve as interim executive leadership when needed, including supporting center leadership during transitions.
• Partner with senior leadership to improve organizational performance, standardize best practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support expansion projects, including new centers, alternative care sites, and mobile healthcare operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and PACE regulatory requirements while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Analyze operational performance through audits, site visits, and data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical and administrative leaders to optimize participant outcomes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of healthcare operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-site healthcare operations.
• Strong background managing cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change, improve operational performance, and mentor leadership teams.
• PACE experience is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Travel

This position supports multiple Southern California locations and requires approximately 80% regional travel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Collaborative executive leadership environment

If you're an experienced healthcare operations executive looking to make a meaningful impact in senior care, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today or contact Talent Connect Executive Search for a confidential conversation.