Executive Director, Facilities Operations

Empowering Healthcare Through Expert Facility Leadership!

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Director, Facilities Operations to provide strategic leadership for facilities management services across University Hospitals Health System's ambulatory care network throughout Northeast Ohio. This executive-level position will play a critical role in building and advancing a comprehensive facilities management program supporting more than 300 outpatient and ambulatory care locations throughout the region.

The Executive Director will be responsible for driving operational excellence, client partnership, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and workforce engagement across a complex healthcare network. This leader will collaborate closely with health system executives, operational stakeholders, and regional facilities teams to develop long-term strategies that support organizational growth and enhance the patient experience.

• Provide executive leadership for facilities operations across University Hospitals' extensive ambulatory care network throughout Northeast Ohio.
• Lead the continued development and implementation of a scalable, high-performing ambulatory facilities management program supporting more than 300 outpatient locations.
• Partner closely with University Hospitals executive leadership, operational leaders, and clinical stakeholders to align facilities services with organizational goals and patient care objectives.
• Oversee maintenance operations, engineering services, vendor management, asset management, and service delivery across a diverse portfolio of healthcare facilities.
• Drive operational consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the ambulatory network.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, life safety, and environmental requirements.

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.

• Significant leadership experience within healthcare facilities management, engineering operations, integrated facilities services, or related environments.
• Demonstrated success overseeing large, multi-site healthcare portfolios, preferably within health systems, ambulatory networks, or academic medical environments.
• Proven experience managing large teams and substantial FTE populations across multiple locations and organizational levels.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience partnering with C-suite executives, healthcare administrators, physicians, and operational leaders to drive strategic initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen, including responsibility for large operating budgets, forecasting, resource planning, and performance management.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 7 years

Minimum Functional Experience- 7 years in facilities management, engineering, management of business/operations service in both soft and hard facilities services