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Sodexo is searching for a Senior Director, Operational Excellence to support our Schools K-12 segment. This is a remote opportunity with up to 50% travel.
This role will identify performance gaps, training and support needs, and behavioral trends, helping drive greater operational consistency and effectiveness across the business.
About the job
Join a role where you’ll guide operational strategy and support programs that enhance performance across a dynamic campus services portfolio. In this position, you will coordinate operational initiatives, strengthen service standards, and support field teams in delivering consistent, high-quality experiences. Working across multiple functions, you will help translate strategic priorities into practical frameworks that elevate operations, strengthen client partnerships, and improve student engagement.
Pay Range: $156230 per year - $242550 per year
Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary
What’s in it for you
- A strategic opportunity to influence operational programs that shape campus dining, retail, and student-focused services.
- The chance to guide initiatives that improve service delivery, sustainability, wellness, and brand engagement across campuses.
- Close collaboration with operational leaders, platform experts, and cross-functional teams supporting campus environments.
- A role that blends strategic planning, operational support, and program development to strengthen performance.
- Opportunities to design playbooks, training programs, and operational standards that drive consistent outcomes.
- A dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration help elevate the campus experience for students and partners.
What you’ll bring
Deep expertise in contract foodservice management and strong P&L experience.
- Experience leading operations or operational excellence initiatives in multisite service environments such as campuses, hospitality, or retail.
- Experience developing standardized processes, training frameworks, and operational playbooks that support consistent service delivery.
- Experience evaluating operational performance metrics and implementing improvements that enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Experience supporting business development efforts through feasibility studies, pricing analysis, and operational insights.
- Experience guiding cross-functional collaboration across service operations, field leadership, and platform teams.
Requirements
- Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 10 years
- Related Experience: 7 years
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.
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 complete this form.
Sodexo is searching for a Senior Director, Operational Excellence to support our Schools K-12 segment. This is a remote opportunity with up to 50% travel.
This role will identify performance gaps, training and support needs, and behavioral trends, helping drive greater operational consistency and effectiveness across the business.
About the job
Join a role where you’ll guide operational strategy and support programs that enhance performance across a dynamic campus services portfolio. In this position, you will coordinate operational initiatives, strengthen service standards, and support field teams in delivering consistent, high-quality experiences. Working across multiple functions, you will help translate strategic priorities into practical frameworks that elevate operations, strengthen client partnerships, and improve student engagement.
Pay Range: $156230 per year - $242550 per year
Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary
What’s in it for you
- A strategic opportunity to influence operational programs that shape campus dining, retail, and student-focused services.
- The chance to guide initiatives that improve service delivery, sustainability, wellness, and brand engagement across campuses.
- Close collaboration with operational leaders, platform experts, and cross-functional teams supporting campus environments.
- A role that blends strategic planning, operational support, and program development to strengthen performance.
- Opportunities to design playbooks, training programs, and operational standards that drive consistent outcomes.
- A dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration help elevate the campus experience for students and partners.
What you’ll bring
Deep expertise in contract foodservice management and strong P&L experience.
- Experience leading operations or operational excellence initiatives in multisite service environments such as campuses, hospitality, or retail.
- Experience developing standardized processes, training frameworks, and operational playbooks that support consistent service delivery.
- Experience evaluating operational performance metrics and implementing improvements that enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Experience supporting business development efforts through feasibility studies, pricing analysis, and operational insights.
- Experience guiding cross-functional collaboration across service operations, field leadership, and platform teams.
Requirements
- Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 10 years
- Related Experience: 7 years
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.
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 complete this form.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operational excellence manager jobs.
- Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt certification with demonstrated project leadership experience
- Proven experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives in a complex organization
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Minitab, Power BI, or Excel for root-cause analysis
- Strong stakeholder management and change management skills across multiple business units
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations management, or a related field
- Experience with value-stream mapping, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement frameworks
Tips for Your Operational Excellence Manager Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Hiring managers for operational excellence manager roles expect metrics. Replace vague statements with specifics: cycle time reduced, defect rates cut, cost avoided. Lean and Six Sigma achievements without numbers read as theoretical rather than proven.
List certifications in your resume header
Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or Shingo credentials are frequently listed as requirements, not preferences. Put your active certifications directly under your name so screeners see them before reading your work history.
Filter openings by industry and methodology
Operational excellence roles in healthcare follow PDSA and regulatory compliance frameworks, while manufacturing roles lean on Kaizen and value-stream mapping. Target listings that match your methodology background rather than applying broadly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operational excellence manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case study for the interview
Most panels ask you to walk through an improvement project end to end. Prepare one story that covers the baseline problem, the methodology you applied, stakeholder resistance you navigated, and the measurable outcome. Practice it under eight minutes.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Clarify whether the role has authority to implement changes or only recommends them to leadership. Operational excellence managers without change-management authority frequently stall. Ask directly during the offer stage, not after you start.
Operational Excellence Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operational excellence managers?
The companies hiring the most operational excellence managers right now include Augmentis, Divert, and Guardian Industries, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Michigan, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, healthcare systems, and large logistics operators consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many operational excellence manager jobs are remote?
About 67% of operational excellence manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though many roles require periodic on-site presence for Kaizen events and floor observations. Program and strategy-focused roles within consulting or corporate functions tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to plant- or facility-based positions.
How do you become an operational excellence manager?
Most operational excellence managers start in a process engineer, operations analyst, or continuous improvement specialist role and build hands-on project experience over several years. Earning a Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. From there, demonstrating that you led a cross-functional initiative, managed stakeholder resistance, and delivered measurable results is what moves you into a management-level role.
Can you get an operational excellence manager role with limited experience?
It is possible if you compensate with a strong certification and a concrete project portfolio. Candidates who have led even one documented Lean or Six Sigma project, with baseline data, a clear methodology, and a measurable outcome, compete more effectively than candidates with years of generic operations experience and no structured improvement work. Targeting smaller organizations or roles with coordinator-level titles that grow into management is also a practical path.
What does the operational excellence manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screen with a recruiter or HR is followed by a panel with operations leadership, where you will typically walk through a past improvement project in detail. A final round often includes a case study or presentation, where you diagnose a process problem and propose a solution. Some employers also ask for a portfolio of past project charters or A3 reports.
Where can I find and apply to operational excellence manager jobs?
You can find and apply to operational excellence manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and methodology experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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