Vice President 2, NorAm Operations - Schools

Job Description: 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 with expanding the business. This is a remote position requiring approximately 50% travel. The role provides leadership and oversight for a team of 10 direct reports, driving performance, operational excellence, and strategic execution across the K-12 Schools Facilities Management. About the job: Step into a high-impact leadership position where you\'ll shape strategy, inspire performance, and drive growth across a key business area. You\'ll lead teams, foster client relationships, and deliver solutions that support long-term success—for both your division and the broader organization. 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. The scope of responsibility includes the entire organization and / or selected line of business / business entity. What’s in it for you: 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 What you’ll bring: 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 Requirements: Education Requirement: Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience Management Experience: 10 years Related Experience: 10 years What we offer: Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate\'s education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate\'s specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. 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 More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. Additional Role Details This is a true multi-site, multi-state Facilities Management leadership role supporting approximately 30 client accounts and roughly $130–$140 million in managed volume. Candidates should bring experience leading complex FM operations across a significant regional or national footprint rather than responsibility for a single large account or facility. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong executive presence and the ability to lead effectively at every level of the organization—from senior executives and clients to operational leaders and frontline employees. This role requires a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial leader who is comfortable operating in a changing environment, leading teams through transformation, and building alignment and accountability across a geographically dispersed organization. Strong client leadership is essential. The VP will be expected to develop trusted relationships across multiple client organizations while supporting account retention, financial performance, and continued business growth. The ideal leader will combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, using data, operational metrics, dashboards, and continuous-improvement initiatives to strengthen performance and deliver measurable value to clients. A strong focus on people development is critical, including building leadership capability, strengthening succession planning, developing high-performing teams, and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Prior experience with a facilities management contractor is not required; however, candidates must demonstrate substantial VP-level or comparable leadership experience overseeing complex, multi-location Facilities Management operations.