Vice President, North America – Operations, Facilities Management

Remote | Approximately 50% Travel

Position Overview

We are seeking a high-impact Vice President, North America – Operations, Facilities Management to lead a rapidly growing K-12 Facilities Management business across a complex, multi-state portfolio.

This executive will provide strategic and operational leadership for approximately 30 client accounts and $130–$140 million in managed volume, while leading a geographically dispersed organization with 10 direct reports. The VP will be responsible for operational excellence, financial performance, client retention, growth, talent development, and successful execution of strategic initiatives.

This is an ideal opportunity for a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial leader who can operate at both the executive and operational levels and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and executive leadership across a multi-site, multi-state Facilities Management operation.
• Drive operational excellence, safety, financial performance, client satisfaction, and sustainable growth.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing leadership team while strengthening succession planning and talent pipelines.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients and senior stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives supporting account retention, new business growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Use operational metrics, dashboards, financial data, and workforce analytics to identify opportunities and improve performance.
• Establish clear accountability and performance expectations across geographically dispersed teams.
• Partner with regional and organizational leaders to align operations with broader business objectives.
• Lead organizational transformation and change while maintaining strong employee engagement and service delivery.
• Serve as an executive-level advisor to clients, translating operational challenges into innovative, value-driven solutions.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven executive or comparable leadership experience managing complex, multi-location Facilities Management operations.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams across a regional or national footprint.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated success in operational performance, financial management, growth, and client retention.
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively from senior executives and clients to frontline employees.
• Demonstrated success developing leaders, building high-performing teams, and establishing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strategic, analytical, and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to turn data and insights into measurable business results.
• Strong client relationship and consultative leadership capabilities.

Facilities Management contractor experience is not required. Candidates must, however, demonstrate substantial VP-level or comparable experience overseeing complex, geographically dispersed operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of management experience.
• 10+ years of related professional experience.
• Significant experience leading multi-site, multi-state operations.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic leadership, talent development, succession planning, and organizational transformation.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be competitive and based on experience, education, skills, and qualifications.

Comprehensive benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Wellness Programs
• 401(k) with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Career Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly expanding K-12 Facilities Management business. The successful leader will have significant influence over strategy, people, client relationships, operational performance, and growth while leading a substantial multi-state portfolio.