Executive Summary

Joel Hager – Executive Summary | Strategic Operations Leader
Joel Hager
Strategic Operations Leader | Multi-State Program Manager
Available for Immediate Hire

Executive Overview

I am a strategic operations professional with an extensive corporate background and 7+ years of proven success in multi-state program management, team leadership, and organizational excellence. I am currently managing 60+ team members across a 6-state regional footprint while bringing enterprise-level expertise from major financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase.

My unique combination of corporate enterprise experience and volunteer leadership has developed exceptional skills in scaling organizations, optimizing processes, and driving measurable growth across diverse industries including financial services, healthcare technology, transportation, and community management.

7+ Years Management Experience
60+ Team Members Managed
6 States of Operations
20K+ Users Supported

Leadership Philosophy & Approach

My leadership philosophy centers on building high-performing, autonomous teams through data-driven decision making and strategic relationship management. I believe in empowering team members while maintaining clear accountability structures and performance metrics.

Core Leadership Principles:

Strategic Vision: Develop and communicate clear organizational goals while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and stakeholder needs.

Operational Excellence: Implement systematic processes that reduce inefficiencies, improve quality outcomes, and ensure regulatory compliance across all operational areas.

Team Development: Invest in building capabilities within team members, creating succession planning pathways, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Alignment: Build and maintain strong relationships across all organizational levels, ensuring clear communication and proactive issue resolution.

Transformational Results

Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered measurable improvements in organizational performance, team engagement, and operational efficiency:

Regional Program Management:

Led comprehensive transformation of multi-state operations, achieving 183% growth in program participation while reducing operational cancellation rates from 30.41% to 20.92% and establishing the first Tier 1 status in the region post-pandemic.

Financial Technology Excellence:

Maintained clean compliance outcomes while supporting complex product delivery initiatives at JPMorgan Chase, demonstrating expertise in regulated environment operations and cross-functional team coordination.

Healthcare Technology Optimization:

Improved system reliability and user satisfaction in healthcare technology environments, implementing solutions that enhanced issue resolution processes and supported successful customer onboarding initiatives.

Enterprise Service Management:

Successfully led ServiceNow implementation and optimization serving 20,000+ employees nationwide, maintaining 24/7 operational availability for 400+ mission-critical applications.

What Sets Me Apart

My unique combination of corporate enterprise experience and volunteer leadership roles has developed exceptional cross-functional capabilities. I bring the discipline and compliance expertise of Fortune 500 environments while maintaining the innovation and adaptability learned through community leadership.

Multi-State Operations Regulatory Compliance Team Leadership Process Optimization Strategic Planning Change Management Stakeholder Management Data-Driven Decision Making

Industry Expertise & Technical Competencies

My diverse industry experience spans regulated environments including financial services, healthcare technology, and transportation, providing comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements and operational best practices.

Technical Proficiencies:

Project Management: ServiceNow, JIRA, Confluence, ITIL service management methodologies, Agile frameworks

Data & Analytics: Google Workspace, performance dashboards, metrics tracking, reporting systems

Compliance & Risk: Financial services regulations, healthcare privacy protocols, emergency response procedures, audit preparation

Leadership & Communication: Executive reporting, training development, conflict resolution, cross-functional collaboration

Target Role & Compensation

I am targeting senior operations and business operations leadership roles where I can leverage my proven track record of scaling organizations and driving operational excellence. My ideal positions include:

Role Types: Senior Operations Manager/Director, Regional Program Manager, Strategic Operations / Business Operations Leader, Multi-State Operations Coordinator, Operations Excellence Manager

Scope Preferences: Team leadership with 20+ direct/indirect reports, multi-location oversight, process optimization focus, strategic planning responsibilities

Work Arrangements: Remote work preferred, hybrid arrangements considered, on-site within 25 miles of Mableton, GA

Compensation Target: $96K+ based on experience and scope of responsibilities

Ready to Discuss Your Strategic Operations Needs?

Let’s explore how my proven track record of operational excellence and team leadership can drive results for your organization.

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