Strategic Facilities Leader – Campus Operations & Safety

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 138,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. seeks a collaborative facilities leader to oversee operations and maintenance across a complex campus.

You will direct maintenance, utilities, landscape, energy management, and safety programs to deliver reliable, efficient services that support patient care and research. This role emphasizes strategic planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on continuous improvement, safety, and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive facilities maintenance/engineering/operations experience.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, capital projects, and performance.
• Experience influencing and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Prior supervisory and people leadership experience.
• Experience using CMMS and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Facilities Operations and Maintenance across campus.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, standards, and best practices.
• Direct planning, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve performance and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor metrics to drive continuous improvement and informed decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management/Business Administration/Construction Management

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Energy management systems

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. seeks a collaborative facilities leader to oversee operations and maintenance across a complex campus.

You will direct maintenance, utilities, landscape, energy management, and safety programs to deliver reliable, efficient services that support patient care and research. This role emphasizes strategic planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on continuous improvement, safety, and customer service excellence.