Facilities Operations Director: Strategy & Excellence

Sodexo; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 135,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a senior leader to oversee facilities operations, from trades and maintenance to safety and compliance, across complex environments. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and partner with stakeholders to drive strategic improvements and operational excellence.

You will manage people, set direction, and allocate resources while influencing across the organization. The role includes construction planning, system upgrades, asset preservation, and ensuring business continuity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex facilities operations.
• Strong leadership to mentor frontline and management staff.
• Experience with construction projects and capital improvements.
• Financial acumen: budgets, contracts, resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities operations and safety across multiple environments.
• Lead staffing, performance evaluations, and development.
• Drive strategic improvements and asset preservation.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align facilities strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Budgets & contracts

Facilities systems

Construction planning

Stakeholder engagement

Staffing & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo seeks a senior leader to oversee facilities operations, from trades and maintenance to safety and compliance, across complex environments. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and partner with stakeholders to drive strategic improvements and operational excellence.

You will manage people, set direction, and allocate resources while influencing across the organization. The role includes construction planning, system upgrades, asset preservation, and ensuring business continuity.