Hiring: Vice President, Operations – Lakewood - F/T - Days Company: UC Irvine Location: Lakewood, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:53:30 Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •5 years’ experience in an executive leadership role (Director or higher) in a healthcare setting •10 years’ experience of progressive management responsibility •Minimum 5 years’ experience in an executive leadership role (Director or higher) in a healthcare setting •Minimum 10 years’ experience of progressive management responsibility Required Skills: •Responsible for the visionary and strategic leadership in the planning and operation of UC Irvine Health’s hospital operations functions, providing executive oversight for complex, multidisciplinary operations to drive strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement. •May provide oversight of enterprise-wide operational functions, such as Environmental Services (EVS), Facilities Management, Public Safety, etc. as assigned. Qualifications: •What It Takes to be Successful •Strong planning, financial and analytical skills to provide effective leadership for assigned areas •Strong management experience in healthcare administration with emphasis on management of ancillary services to include Laboratory services and regulatory compliance in assigned areas •Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties •Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job •Marketing knowledge and skills to successfully promote assigned programs and services •Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English •Excellent negotiation skills and proven ability to influence others internal and external to the organization •Evidence of sound critical thinking skills and the ability to think creatively and strategically •Demonstrated ability to work across multidisciplinary teams Compensation: •These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!