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

Click here to view the recording of the Intake Call with the Hiring Manager at Sodexo conducted on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

Additional Information

• Location(s): Nationwide; candidates may be located anywhere in the United States. East Coast to Central time zones preferred.
• Onsite / Hybrid / Remote: Remote.
• Travel requirements: Approximately 50% national travel.
• Compensation range and bonus eligibility: Salary is around $250,000. Eligible to participate in Sodexo’s incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary.
• Relocation notes: No relocation needed; nationwide remote opportunity.
• Job grade, reporting context, or other screening-relevant logistics: VP2-level leadership role overseeing K-12 Schools Facilities Management operations, with leadership and oversight of 10 direct reports. Responsible for strategic vision, operational excellence, growth, client relationships, talent development, succession planning, and strategic execution.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 10 years
• Related Experience: 10 years

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of management experience.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams with a focus on operational excellence and long-term growth.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic leadership, talent development, succession planning, and building high-performing teams, with the ability to engage stakeholders and foster trusted client relationships.

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.