**Role Overview** **Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference.** Sodexo Healthcare is seeking a **Director, Operations** leader to drive survey readiness, compliance excellence, and scalable execution across a multi-site healthcare portfolio. This role serves as a trusted subject matter expert and strategic partner to field teams, senior leadership, and clients, ensuring compliant operations, reduced risk, and consistent performance aligned with Sodexo standards. The position is remote-based and may be located anywhere in the Eastern or Mid-U.S., preferably within close proximity to a major airport, due to significant travel requirements. **What You'll Do** + Lead enterprise-wide healthcare FM regulatory compliance and survey readiness (TJC, DNV, CMS, State). + Ensure sustained compliance with Physical Environment, Life Safety, and Emergency Preparedness standards. + Interpret and operationalize NFPA, ASHRAE, IBC, and FGI requirements across multi-site portfolios. + Govern EH&S programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, and DEP regulations. + Drive operational excellence through asset management, FCA guidance, and lifecycle cost optimization. + Own enterprise compliance toolsets (e.g., CDX/eCDX), documentation standards, and audit readiness. + Design and deliver recurring training programs for FM leaders and site teams. **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** + 7+ years of healthcare facilities management experience within large or multi-site systems. + CHFM certification preferred. + Deep expertise in healthcare regulatory and life safety standards. + Strong understanding of building systems, utilities, and healthcare infrastructure. + Proven ability to lead compliance initiatives and reduce survey findings. + Experience with CMMS platforms, enterprise tools, and Microsoft Office. + Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. + Willingness to travel up to 70% across North America. **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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) . **Qualifications & Requirements** Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree Minimum Management Experience: 7 years Minimum Functional Experience: 7 years **Location** _US-GA-Atlanta | US-MA-Boston | US-IL-Chicago | US-OH-Columbus | US-NC-Dallas | US-MI-Detroit | US-LA-New Orleans_ **System ID** _986390_ **Category** _General Management_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ _Exempt_ **Posted Range** _$163585 to $209110_ **Company : Segment Desc** _HOSPITALS_ _On-Site_