The Senior Director of Operations will support our Education segment and provides strategic leadership operational oversight and business development across CO KS OK and AZ. This role is based in Phoenix AZ. This individual is accountable for ensuring service excellence client satisfaction and financial performance across all business lines including janitorial engineering maintenance and specialty services. The Sr. Director will lead a team of operational leaders drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of safety integrity and innovation.
Benefit Information:
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Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Growth
- Develop and execute the regional strategy aligned with corporate goals and objectives.
- Drive revenue growth by expanding existing client relationships and developing new business opportunities.
- Oversee contracts and ensure profitability while maintaining service quality and compliance.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to establish long-term business plans budgets and forecasts.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure operational consistency and service delivery across all accounts in the region.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) financial targets and client satisfaction metrics.
- Champion best practices in safety quality assurance and sustainability initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost efficiencies.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong trusted relationships with clients stakeholders and community partners.
- Act as an escalation point for client concerns resolving issues quickly and effectively.
- Partner with business development teams to support proposals bids and presentations.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead mentor and develop a diverse team of district managers branch managers and site leaders.
- Promote a high-performance culture centered on accountability collaboration and continuous learning.
- Ensure workforce planning and talent development initiatives align with regional needs.
- Support diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the region.
Qualifications Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Facilities Management Operations or related field required; MBA preferred.
- 10 years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management building services or related industry.
- Proven track record of managing multi-site operations with P&L responsibility.
- Experience negotiating and managing large-scale contracts.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to analyze data and drive results.
- Exceptional communication presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Adept at managing change and leading organizations through growth and transformation.
- Commitment to safety compliance and operational excellence.
Other
Working Conditions
- Frequent travel within the region (up to 5070%).
- Office-based with regular site visits across client facilities.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced dynamic environment with competing priorities.
Required Experience:
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