VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC)
- Full-time
Job Description
A family of companies and experiences
As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
great people. great services. great results.
Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.
The Vice President of Operations serves as a senior technology leader responsible for enhancing and developing the core operational capabilities necessary for scalable growth. This role focuses on building and refining vendor management, production support operations, quality assurance, and portfolio management, ensuring these functions are robust and able to support Foodbuy’s long-term strategic objectives.
The position will report to the Senior Vice President, Foodbuy Technology.
Through these responsibilities, the Vice President of Operations will deliver the structure, alignment, and operational maturity required to achieve the Foodbuy sector’s long-term growth objectives.
- Vendor Management: Develop and mature vendor management practices to ensure optimal performance and alignment with organizational goals.
- Run Operations: Evolve and strengthen run operations, implementing best practices to support sector growth and operational stability.
- Quality Assurance: Modernize quality assurance processes to maintain high standards and drive continual improvement across technology initiatives.
- Portfolio Management: Build and enhance portfolio management capabilities for effective oversight and strategic alignment of technology projects.
- Structure and Alignment: Provide leadership that brings clarity, structure, and cohesion to operational functions, facilitating efficient collaboration and execution.
- AI-Centric Capabilities: Drive the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence within operational practices to support innovation and sector objectives.
- Environment Management: Mature environment management practices to ensure reliability, scalability, and readiness for future growth.
- 15+ years of experience in technology operations or related fields
- 7+ years of experience in senior leadership guiding enterprise-level initiatives.
- Expertise in managing cross-functional teams across program delivery, release management, production support, vendor oversight, and finance.
- Strong knowledge of agile practices, ITSM, DevOps, and vendor governance is essential.
- Track record of balancing operational stability with transformation and consistently driving reliability and growth.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management are required, as well as the ability to influence executive decisions.
- Experience in food service, retail, supply chain, or B2B platforms is preferred.
Apply to Compass Group today!
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf
Req ID: 1491212
Compass Corporate
Jonee Love
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