Executive Director, Facilities Operations
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 7 years in facilities management, engineering, management of business/operations service in both soft and hard facilities services
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
