Regional Vice President

Role Overview

Sodexo's Healthcare segment is seeking a Regional Vice President for SSM Health in St. Louis, MO.  This role has full accountability for our client organization relationships which includes multiple contracts, services, and locations.

 

Sodexo is the premier client partner in delivering high-quality and intuitive solutions to healthcare organizations through operational excellence and innovative solutions. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a forward-thinking Regional Vice President to lead the development and execution of our operational strategies. This key leadership position requires a strategic visionary with experience navigating client solutions, building C-suite relationships, and leveraging data to drive decision-making. 

 

Incentives

This is a hybrid position, requiring ~50% travel. Candidates must live in a commutable distance to St. Louis, MO. Relocation assistance available.

What You'll Do

Position Summary:

As the Regional Vice President you will be responsible for leading the organization’s operational strategy, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across our support services. You will leverage your financial acumen and data-driven decision-making skills to navigate complex client solutions, drive organizational change, and implement strategies that enhance performance and accountability. Your leadership will help ensure we deliver best-in-class services, driving both client satisfaction and financial success. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive operational performance and align with organizational goals, with a particular focus on support services such as Foodservice and Environmental Services (EVS), as well as others.
• Client Solutions & Relationship Management: Build and sustain strong relationships with C-suite clients and key stakeholders, providing tailored solutions to meet their needs and ensuring ongoing satisfaction and retention.
• Change Management: Foster a culture of change, guiding the organization through transformative initiatives that improve operations, drive efficiency, and enhance service delivery.
• Financial Stewardship: Lead financially driven decision-making to ensure that strategic initiatives are not only operationally sound but also financially sustainable. Ensure profitability and cost-effectiveness in all support service operations.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the implementation of best practices, processes, and performance standards to achieve operational excellence in support services, ensuring high-quality and efficient delivery of services.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize detailed data analysis and operational metrics to drive decisions, enhance performance, and optimize operational processes. Provide actionable insights to stakeholders across the organization.
• Accountability & Results: Set clear expectations, establish key performance indicators (KPIs), and hold teams accountable for delivering results. Maintain high standards of accountability, ensuring all operational goals are met.
• Leadership Development: Foster a culture of leadership development by identifying, mentoring, and cultivating the next generation of leaders within the organization, ensuring a sustainable leadership pipeline.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other senior leaders to ensure seamless integration of client solutions and operational strategies across departments, driving cross-functional alignment and effectiveness.

 

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in strategic operations, client solutions, and support services management, preferably in healthcare settings.
• Strong experienc