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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field or equivalent experience in Business or Accounting.
10 years in a senior management position in utility customer service and operations.
7 years' utility related project management experience.
Bi-lingual English/Navajo preferred.
Valid State Driver's License required (subject to motor record review).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Work collaboratively with NTUA's Safety and Training department to maintain and enhance the company's Safety and Training programs.
Direct the improvement of staff effectiveness by counseling, training, and recommending corrective action for employees; planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner.
Direct and manage the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, time approval, hiring, training, orientation, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
Develop and direct measurable customer service, call center, and operational performance expectations for Customer Experience department and district staff according to department goals and objectives.
Achieve financial objectives by directing the administration of the annual budget; reviews and approving expenses, write offs and work order fund process; presenting and justifying budget recommendations to appropriate personnel.
Ensure improvement of customer service quality results by conducting surveys and studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes and establishing and communicating service metrics and monitoring and analyzing results.
Contribute customer service information and recommendations for strategic plans and initiatives.
Ensure auditing of customer services procedures and trends to determine improvements and enhancements.
Promote and is accountable for employee safety awareness, conducts safety meetings and enforces rules and regulations.
Direct and participate in the planning process for future district development and growth of the business.
Ensure district projects meet deadlines and that regulatory and financial compliance is achieved.
Oversee all technical training programs for all levels within the department.
Host regular staff meetings to ensure communication between personnel, departments, and accounting-related activities.
Direct the improvement of district effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.
Direct planned inspection and maintenance programs for implementation by district and HQ operations staff.
Responsible for project management that encompasses all phases of the projects, including preliminary planning, project meetings, designs, construction activities, and provides schedules and timelines. Performs monitoring, tracking and reporting on the projects.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by: conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
Enforce company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Navajo Preference
Navajo Veteran Preference
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field or equivalent experience in Business or Accounting.
10 years in a senior management position in utility customer service and operations.
7 years' utility related project management experience.
Bi-lingual English/Navajo preferred.
Valid State Driver's License required (subject to motor record review).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Work collaboratively with NTUA's Safety and Training department to maintain and enhance the company's Safety and Training programs.
Direct the improvement of staff effectiveness by counseling, training, and recommending corrective action for employees; planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner.
Direct and manage the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, time approval, hiring, training, orientation, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
Develop and direct measurable customer service, call center, and operational performance expectations for Customer Experience department and district staff according to department goals and objectives.
Achieve financial objectives by directing the administration of the annual budget; reviews and approving expenses, write offs and work order fund process; presenting and justifying budget recommendations to appropriate personnel.
Ensure improvement of customer service quality results by conducting surveys and studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes and establishing and communicating service metrics and monitoring and analyzing results.
Contribute customer service information and recommendations for strategic plans and initiatives.
Ensure auditing of customer services procedures and trends to determine improvements and enhancements.
Promote and is accountable for employee safety awareness, conducts safety meetings and enforces rules and regulations.
Direct and participate in the planning process for future district development and growth of the business.
Ensure district projects meet deadlines and that regulatory and financial compliance is achieved.
Oversee all technical training programs for all levels within the department.
Host regular staff meetings to ensure communication between personnel, departments, and accounting-related activities.
Direct the improvement of district effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.
Direct planned inspection and maintenance programs for implementation by district and HQ operations staff.
Responsible for project management that encompasses all phases of the projects, including preliminary planning, project meetings, designs, construction activities, and provides schedules and timelines. Performs monitoring, tracking and reporting on the projects.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by: conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
Enforce company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Navajo Preference
Navajo Veteran Preference
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in district director of operations jobs.
- 5 or more years of multi-unit or district-level operations management experience
- Demonstrated P&L management and budget accountability across multiple locations
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing general managers or store managers
- Strong working knowledge of operational KPIs, labor scheduling, and inventory controls
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- Proficiency with workforce management and reporting tools such as ATS and ERP systems
Tips for Your District Director of Operations Job Search
Quantify multi-unit scope on your resume
Hiring teams want exact numbers: how many locations you oversaw, the total headcount you led, and the revenue you managed. Vague phrases like 'managed multiple sites' won't hold up against candidates who list eight districts and 300 employees.
Align your resume to each sector
A district director of operations role in quick-service restaurants looks very different from one in medical equipment distribution. Reframe your P&L experience, compliance focus, and KPIs to match the industry language in each posting before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists district director of operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a turnaround story for interviews
Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you reversed underperformance in a district. Have a specific example ready: the metric that was off, the root cause you identified, the actions you took, and the measurable outcome within a defined period.
Negotiate total comp, not just base salary
District director offers frequently include performance bonuses tied to district-wide KPIs, car allowances, and equity at larger chains. Understand what levers move in this role before your offer call so you can negotiate across the full package.
Target postings that name your industry vertical
Filter openings by the industry you know best rather than applying broadly. Employers in retail, healthcare, or food service want candidates who already understand their compliance environment, vendor relationships, and unit-economics model.
District Director of Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most district director of operationss?
The most active employers for district director of operationss right now are TeachMe.To, Blufox Mobile, and Presence, and the most openings are in District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, restaurant groups, and healthcare services companies tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many district director of operations jobs are remote?
About 67% of district director of operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility tend to be e-commerce operations and business services, where site visits are less frequent than in brick-and-mortar retail or restaurant districts.
How do you become a district director of operations?
Most district directors of operations move up from general manager or store manager roles, building a record of hitting unit-level targets before taking on multi-site responsibility. From there, an area manager or regional operations role gives you direct district oversight experience. Earning credentials in operations management or completing leadership development programs offered by larger employers can accelerate the path.
Can you get a district director of operations job with little experience?
Breaking in without prior district-level experience is possible if you've led a high-volume single location and can demonstrate the skills that transfer directly: managing managers, hitting financial targets, and solving operational problems at scale. Targeting smaller regional chains or franchise groups is a practical starting point, since they often promote strong general managers into district roles rather than hiring externally.
What does the district director of operations interview process look like?
The interview process typically runs three to four stages. An initial screening with HR or a talent partner is followed by a behavioral interview focused on leadership, turnaround situations, and P&L decisions. A final round with a VP of operations or regional vice president usually includes a district assessment exercise or a presentation on how you would address a specific operational challenge in their business.
Where can I find and apply to district director of operations jobs?
You can find and apply to district director of operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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