Director of Production Operations

Compensation:

$100,000 to $130,000, plus commission and performance bonuses

Republican Jobs is managing a confidential search for a

Director of Production Operations

to join a rapidly growing conservative fundraising and marketing organization.

This is a senior operational leadership role for someone who enjoys building systems, managing complex projects, improving workflows, and developing high-performing teams. The organization supports more than 100 political and nonprofit fundraising programs nationwide, requiring close coordination across project management, creative, data, accounting, vendors, and client-facing teams.

The ideal candidate does not need to come exclusively from a direct mail or print production background.

Candidates with strong experience in project management, agency operations, marketing operations, vendor management, or other deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of project managers responsible for complex, deadline-driven programs
Evaluate and improve operational systems, workflows, quality-control procedures, and internal processes
Coordinate production schedules, budgets, vendors, deliverables, and cross-functional priorities
Develop KPIs covering project throughput, cycle times, quality, forecasting, capacity, and vendor performance
Identify operational risks and resolve potential problems before they affect clients or deadlines
Improve communication and accountability across creative, data, accounting, production, and account teams
Evaluate new technologies, AI integrations, vendor relationships, and workflow improvements
Establish scalable systems that support continued organizational growth
Partner directly with senior leadership on operational strategy and business challenges
Build a culture of ownership, consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications
Significant experience managing complex projects, operations, or production workflows
Proven success leading teams and managing individual and organizational performance
Strong understanding of project timelines, budgets, vendors, quality standards, and competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement scalable operational systems
Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift quickly
High degree of initiative, accountability, judgment, and attention to detail
Interest in conservative politics and mission-driven work
PMP certification preferred but not required

Experience in project management, agency operations, marketing operations, fundraising, nonprofit operations, print production, direct mail, or a related field is a plus.

Who Will Succeed in This Role
This opportunity is best suited for someone who:

Takes ownership of problems rather than waiting for direction
Enjoys building and improving systems
Can manage both people and complex workflows
Holds themselves and their team to high standards
Wants meaningful influence over how an organization operates
Is comfortable making decisions and leading organizational change
Thrives in an environment where execution, accuracy, and deadlines matter

Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated base salary is

$100,000 to $130,000 , depending on experience. The position also offers opportunities for additional compensation through commissions and performance-based bonuses.

This is a full-time, in-office position located in

Loudoun County, Virginia . Remote work is not available.

Republican Jobs is exclusively managing this confidential search.

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