Aramark Student Nutrition · 1 day ago
Transformation Execution Director
Aramark Student Nutrition is a hospitality company focused on delivering exceptional experiences through effective use of technology. They are seeking a Senior Execution Leader to drive AI-driven program transformations, ensuring enterprise-wide initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes and enhance labor management processes.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute transformative programs to meet or exceed the defined business value leveraging advanced technologies
Coordinate all the necessary parties to achieve the desired results
Collaborate with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, to ensure buy-in and support for the program
Partnering with the global organization to support their evolving needs, accepting that 'one size does not always fit all' for each of our markets
Teaming with Human Resources, Technology, Operations and Finance to ensure that we understand the total impact on our accounts
Evangelizing the approach and plan to achieve the vision, building a broad coalition for the implementation of the change that is supported based on the case for change
Direct and oversee the entire program execution to achieve the value proposition, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and objectives
Ensure all needs to achieve the value are identified, planned and managed
Ensure the program is taking advantage of the latest advanced AI technologies to maximize the value proposition
Leverage analytics and value capture techniques to guide the transformation to the desired business outcome
Establish KPI definitions and align data requirements with business outcomes
Establish incremental development cycle for real-time dashboards
Lead socialization and feedback cycle for transformation dashboards
Provide transformation insights with actionable recommendations to improve program impact
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 15 years of experience in leading large-scale transformation programs, preferably within the hospitality sector, and AI-driven solutions
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, or a related field
Proven track record leading high-stakes global programs with measurable outcomes
Executive-level experience partnering with CIOs, CFOs, and senior leadership teams
Strong understanding of AI/ML applications in enterprise settings
Demonstrated success in financial management, cost optimization, and P&L impact
Expertise in change management, governance, and organizational effectiveness
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
Exceptional communication and influencing skills with Board and C-suite stakeholders
Experience working in matrixed, high-influence models leading teams/groups across markets and global geography through a distributed organization
Strong understanding of program management principles, methodologies, and tools focused on delivering return on investments
Ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and innovatively
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously