Executive Director, Global FM

Sodexo•Louisville, KY

1d•$133,640 - $174,240•Hybrid

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Director, Global Facilities Management to serve as the senior leader and primary account manager supporting a global industrial manufacturing client. Based in Houston, TX or Louisville, KY, this role will provide executive oversight for an expanding portfolio of manufacturing facilities across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. This individual will play a critical role in the successful integration of a newly acquired business, leading the facilities management transition while establishing scalable operating standards and long-term service delivery strategies across the portfolio. Leading a team of experienced Facilities Directors and site leaders, the Executive Director will drive operational excellence through integrated facilities management services, leveraging both self-performed teams and strategic subcontractor partnerships. The role requires strong financial acumen, experience managing complex multi-site operations and supplier contracts, and the ability to build trusted executive-level client relationships. The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-driven leader with a proven track record of leading large-scale transitions, navigating organizational change, and delivering operational excellence in global manufacturing environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and leadership experience.
Proven success in a senior facilities leadership role, such as Executive Director or equivalent, leading complex, multi-site facilities operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience leading large-scale account mobilizations, acquisitions, integrations, or organizational transformations with a demonstrated ability to standardize operations and successfully manage change.
Strong knowledge of integrated facilities management, including hard and soft services, capital planning, contract management, regulatory compliance, and environmental health and safety.
Demonstrated financial acumen with experience managing large operating budgets, capital investments, supplier performance, and cost optimization initiatives.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with experience partnering with executive-level clients and leading geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams.
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

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-country or global operations is highly preferred, with the ability to navigate diverse business environments and collaborate across cultures.

Responsibilities

Serve as the executive leader and primary point of contact for a global industrial manufacturing client, building strong executive partnerships and ensuring operational excellence across facilities in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil.
Lead the successful integration of newly acquired facilities by developing standardized processes, governance, and scalable operating models that support continued portfolio growth.
Provide strategic oversight of integrated facilities management services, ensuring consistent service delivery, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and business continuity across a complex, multi-site portfolio.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Facilities Directors and site leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
Oversee financial performance, including budget development, forecasting, cost optimization, capital planning, and contract management to deliver operational and financial objectives.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with client executives, internal leadership, and strategic suppliers to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term value.
Champion safety, compliance, and operational excellence by ensuring adherence to corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental, health, and safety programs across all locations.