Director 2 - Facilities Operations

Sodexo provides our corporate service partners with a diverse range of food services and integrated facilities management possibilities. From restaurants to delivery options, to streamlined operations and cutting-edge technology, Sodexo creates a safe, vibrant, and eco-friendly workplace.

What You'll Do

• Lead the full mobilization and transition of facilities services, ensuring operational readiness and successful integration of hard and soft service delivery.

• Oversee self-delivered and contracted services, including maintenance, engineering, custodial, landscaping, and infrastructure programs, to ensure seamless performance and compliance.

• Manage and align subcontractors and vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.

• Develop and manage operational budgets and forecasts, ensuring fiscal responsibility, cost control, and transparent financial reporting.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and quality standards, maintaining operational excellence across the life sciences environment.

• Serve as the primary client liaison, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, driving strategic alignment, and ensuring client satisfaction and performance outcomes.

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.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field-or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management, preferably within a life sciences, corporate, or highly regulated environment.

• Proven expertise in mobilizing and managing multi-service facilities operations, including both self-performed and subcontracted services.

• Strong financial and operational acumen, with demonstrated success in budget development, forecasting, and cost management.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Who We Are

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years