Director Language Access Operations & Command Center
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Lead Command Center / Control Tower operations and client services across all enterprise regions. Oversee the Manager, LS Teammate Ops & Interpreter Scheduling and Manager, Dispatch,
Healthcare leadership certification preferred. Technology or operations management certifications valued. Education Required: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Expe
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Remote Supporting Language Access Enterprise
Standard business hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, occasional weekends or travel.
Responsibilities
~2 min readLead Command Center / Control Tower operations and client services across all enterprise regions.
Oversee the Manager, LS Teammate Ops & Interpreter Scheduling and Manager, Dispatch, Appointment Scheduling, Ops Workflows & Processes.
Develop and manage 3-4 managers through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
Drive command center KPIs and SLAs including response times, fill rates, and service level compliance.
Coordinate multi-state virtual operations for centralized interpreter dispatch and scheduling.
Oversee technology platforms including systems management, digital enablement tools, and telephony/VRI infrastructure.
Set strategic direction for centralized operations aligned with enterprise goals.
Drive enterprise initiatives for operational excellence, technology modernization, and process optimization.
Manage data integration, reporting, and analytics to drive data-informed operational decisions.
Oversee credentialing, compliance tracking, and interpreter onboarding processes.
Oversee operational workflows and processes for dispatch, appointment scheduling, and workforce management.
Coordinate with Geographic Directors on interpreter coverage, scheduling, and operational alignment.
Manage P&L accountability including budget development, technology investments, and contract negotiation.
Build strategic partnerships with IT, clinical leadership, and technology vendors.
Drive technology roadmap and innovation initiatives for language services platforms.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards for contact center operations.
Report enterprise-level results to AVP leadership and represent Control Tower in executive forums.
Sponsor change programs for technology implementations and operational transformation.
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Healthcare leadership certification preferred. Technology or operations management certifications valued.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Typically requires 7+ years of language services, healthcare operations, or contact center management experience plus 4 years of management experience.
Strategic leadership skills for directing centralized command center and multi-state virtual operations.
Experience with contact center operations including KPI management, SLA compliance, and workforce optimization.
Technology strategy skills including platform management, digital enablement, and infrastructure oversight.
Multi-region operational coordination skills with ability to align centralized and regional operations.
P&L accountability experience including budget management, technology investments, and vendor contracts.
Data-driven decision-making skills with experience managing analytics, dashboards, and reporting.
Change leadership skills for technology implementations and operational transformation.
Executive communication and presence for reporting to senior leadership.
Knowledge of contact center technologies including telephony, VRI/OPI, and scheduling platforms.
Talent development skills including manager coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
Vendor management skills for technology partnerships and service delivery agreements.
Quality strategy and compliance oversight experience for contact center operations.
Requirements
~1 min readWork requires use of telephone/computer and sitting for prolonged periods of time. Walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, and pulling are required a moderate amount of the time. May lift and carry up to 40 pounds on an intermittent basis. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate with individuals and groups effectively. Must possess critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and the ability to concentrate. Must be able to work with high volume of activities/projects with short deadlines. Work is hybrid and requires the flexibility of working from home office as well as other Advocate Health work locations as required by services provided.
Nice to Have
~1 min readMaster's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or operations management.
Healthcare leadership certification (e.g., FACHE). PMP, ITIL, or contact center management certifications a plus.
10+ years of healthcare operations or contact center leadership with enterprise-scale technology management.
Experience leading 24/7 contact center operations in a multi-site healthcare organization.
Experience driving technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
Experience with enterprise workforce management and scheduling optimization at scale.
Strategic thought leadership in operations efficiency, technology enablement, and service delivery.
Experience developing manager-level leaders into director-ready candidates.
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What We Offer
~1 min readAdvocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 7, 2026
- First seen
- October 7, 2026
- Last seen
- October 7, 2026
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