Vice President Operations, Facilities Management Schools

About the role

This role will lead Facilities Management operations for Sodexo’s K-12 Schools segment, a rapidly expanding business with significant growth opportunities. As the segment continues to experience strong momentum, this leader will play a critical role in driving performance, operational excellence, and strategic execution across the K-12 Schools Facilities Management portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic vision and direction, leading organization or its business function.
• Oversees area of responsibility, directing the responsibilities of employees.
• Holds management accountability for a business, division, major geography, corporate function or major corporate sub-function.
• Develops, establishes and approves long-term vision and strategy for the area managed.
• Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and / or indirect reports.
• Champion a strong safety culture while delivering operational excellence and consistent commercial performance.
• Drive strategic initiatives that support sustainable growth, client satisfaction, and innovation across your division.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams, with a strong focus on talent management, succession planning, and engagement.
• Influence key stakeholders and cultivate trusted client partnerships using proven tools and relationship strategies.
• Bring forward new ideas, operational improvements, and branded programs to create lasting value for clients and customers.
• Collaborate with regional and segment leaders to align local efforts with broader business goals.
• Use data-driven insights to guide workforce planning, improve team efficiency, and enhance decision-making.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Management Experience: 10 years.
• Related Experience: 10 years.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams with a focus on operational excellence and long-term growth.
• Consultative and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and foster trusted client relationships.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to turn insights into action and drive meaningful business outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in talent development, succession planning, and building high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of client environments and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor who brings forward innovative, value-driven solutions.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Talent development and succession planning.
• Client relationship management.
• Operational excellence and safety culture.
• Data-driven decision making.

Benefits

Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs.
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

Pay Range: $0 per year - $0 per year

Schedule

The role requires approximately 50% travel.