Vice President Community Operations

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Drive Performance. Lead Integration. Elevate Operations.

At Lifespace, we don't just operate communities, we create environments where residents thrive and teams deliver exceptional experiences every day. As our Vice President, Community Operations, you'll serve as a strategic, execution-focused leader partnering with our Chief Operations Officer to drive performance, consistency, and growth across our portfolio.

If you're a hands-on leader who can move seamlessly between strategy and execution, this is your opportunity to make enterprise level impact.

What You'll Do

Enterprise Operations Leadership

• Drive operational performance, consistency, and execution across all communities
• Establish and monitor KPIs across expense management, service delivery, and resident experience
• Partner with regional and community leaders to close performance gaps and elevate outcomes

New Community Integration

• Lead integration of newly acquired communities from due diligence through stabilization
• Build and execute a repeatable integration playbook with clear milestones and accountability
• Align cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions

Strategic Partnership to the Chief Operations Officer (COO)

• Serve as a trusted partner and operational advisor to the COO
• Deliver executive-level reporting and insights for decision-making
• Prepare Board materials and drive accountability on enterprise priorities

Procurement & Vendor Strategy

• Lead enterprise procurement strategy to drive cost efficiency and quality outcomes
• Oversee vendor selection, negotiation, and performance management
• Identify savings opportunities and optimize spend across the portfolio

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement enterprise operating standards and SOPs
• Drive compliance, audit readiness, and consistency across communities
• Lead cost optimization and operational improvement initiatives

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop direct reports across plant operations, lifestyle, and operational support
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Ensure alignment between enterprise priorities and community-level execution

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive operational leadership experience (senior living, healthcare, or multi-site service environments preferred)
• Proven experience leading integrations, acquisitions, or large-scale operational transitions
• Strong background in procurement, vendor management, or cost strategy
• Demonstrated success leading teams and driving cross-functional execution
• Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels with equal effectiveness

Ready to Lead at the Enterprise Level?

If you're a strategic operator who thrives on driving performance, leading change, and delivering results, we want to connect. Apply today and help shape the future of Lifespace Communities.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Lifespace Communities, based in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's top 10 largest nonprofit senior living organizations. Founded in 1976, Lifespace Communities owns and operates 15 continuing care retirement communities in seven states, serving more than 5,200 residents and employing over 4,500 team members. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!