VP Operations - Central Region

Aramark; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Vice President of Operations (VPO) to oversee multi-service accounts in the Central region. Reporting to the Regional Vice President, the VPO drives operational excellence across a portfolio typically generating substantial revenue and is accountable for margins, client retention, and growth.

The role requires building and leading a high-impact team, shaping the overall operations strategy, and partnering with sales, finance, HR, and compliance to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Ten-plus years of progressive responsibility with general management and full P&L responsibility.
• Proven leadership and experience managing high-value client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership, business analysis and project management skills.
• Ability to grasp a large, complex global business and drive strategic initiatives.
• Strong communication and ability to influence executives.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of the area including sales, finance, human resources, and customer service including full P&L accountability.
• Drive new sales growth within existing client base and ensure exceptional service to clients.
• Develop short- and long-term operational strategies and lead design, development, and execution.
• Lead a productive team with strong communication, empowerment, reward, and coaching; coordinate with Sales, HR, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Compliance.
• Partner with business unit leaders to inspire change and implement new processes.

Skills

Leadership

P&L accountability

Client relationships

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Remote leadership

Business planning

Job description

Healthcare+ is looking for a VPO to support multi-service accounts in the Central region. Reporting to the Regional Vice President, this Vice President of Operations (VPO) is responsible for the overall operation of multiple accounts or a significant multi-site account normally generating $80M+ in revenue. This individual will be accountable for galvanizing a team under a common growth and operations platform, and ultimately drive improvement in operational efficiency, revenue, margin, and client retention for each account in the overall portfolio. The VPO will work to continuously ensure the organization is delivering operational excellence, while also identifying innovative and creative services and solutions to expand on our clients' requirements, working closely with internal and external partners. The incumbent of this position will develop and maintain the overall strategy, priorities and direction for operations within the area.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $190,000 to $220,000 . If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
• For more information about Aramark benefits, Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

Manage all facets of the area including sales, finance, human resources, and customer service including full P&L accountability.

Drive new sales growth within existing client base and ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service to our clients.

Develop short- and long-term operational strategies in partnership with senior team members and lead the design, development, and execution of those strategies to achieve measurable outcomes in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Lead and manage a highly productive, motivated and driven team through strong communication, empowerment, reward, and coaching techniques. Maintain close working relationships with partner group in functional areas, including Sales, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Compliance.

Partner with the business unit leaders and other key stakeholders to inspire change and implement new business processes.

Qualifications

To be prepared for this important leadership role, qualified candidates will possess:

Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive responsibility, successful experience in general management with full P&L responsibility; food, facilities, or retail service sector preferred.

Proven leadership and experience with managing effective client relationships that are high, wide and deep.

Demonstrated leadership skills including broad knowledge of management practices and good business analysis/project management skills.

Demonstrated ability to grasp a large, complex, global business at a base level and use this understanding to set overall strategy and drive business process improvement.

Adept business savvy to effectively communicate and work with other executives in support of achieving business and systems goals.

Strong business planning skills to complete strategic projects with implications for business areas with rapidly evolving business processes. Must possess a balanced perspective on strategic and tactical issues.

Proven ability to manage numerous projects, as well as resources, remotely in a highly dispersed organization.

Established ability to select top talent and create a productive environment that promotes initiative, innovation, continuous learning, and development of key leaders for future advancement.

Excellent communication and presentation skills with a range of audiences including clients, front-line managers, and C-level leaders.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work -our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .