Director of Operations

Director Of Operations

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting the company's commitment to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive.

The Director of Operations is a senior leader accountable for the overall performance of a defined geographic region within Marathon Health. As a key steward of our mission, the Director ensures the delivery of exceptional healthcare experiences, operational excellence, and strong client and teammate engagement. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to build a high-performing regional operation that delivers measurable value to clients, patients, and teammates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Market Leadership & Full P&L Ownership
• Operational Discipline & Excellence
• Teammate Leadership & Engagement
• Commercial Growth & Enterprise Collaboration

Qualifications: Minimum of 5 – 7 years of leadership experience with proven success in healthcare operations, multisite services, or a comparable industry.

• Proven leadership experience developing and building teams
• Demonstrated full P&L responsibility for a large business unit or division.
• Expertise in building and leading high-performing teams across clinical, operational, and business functions.
• Passion for patient-centered care and teammate engagement.
• Exceptional client-facing skills with the ability to build and sustain executive-level partnerships.
• Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and business judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrixed, fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Experience in value-based healthcare, employer-sponsored healthcare, or population health management preferred.

Candidates for this position must reside in one of the following locations:

Milwaukee, WI

Chicago, IL (Will cover the entire State)

St. Louis, MO

Desired Attributes:

Ownership Mindset — Approaches the market as their business, accountable for outcomes. Operational Excellence — Executes with rigor, urgency, and results-orientation.

Teammate First Leadership — Builds trust, develops talent, and creates high-performing teams. Change Leadership – Navigates ambiguity, leads transformation, and scales what works.

People Centric Thinking – Prioritizes relationships and service excellence in every interaction.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $150,000/yr

The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate's years of experience and/or skill level. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive.

We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.