E15 Group
VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAM STRATEGY
E15 Group, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Position Title: Vice President, Program Strategy
Salary: $190,000 - 210,000 (commensurate with experience)
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible
At E15, we are the spark that ignites. Our team delivers next-generation insights based on data to drive business in healthcare, campus, corporate, sports, entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries. For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: www.e15group.com
Job SummaryThe Vice President of Program Strategy will represent the client in overseeing the strategic direction and programming of the North America food program for a very large Fortune five global client. You will be responsible for working with senior stakeholders to drive performance from partners, use data to support decisions and measure results, manage strategic projects, oversee financial performance, optimize costs, and enhance guest experience across the client portfolio. You will identify opportunities to improve outcomes across qualitative and quantitative metrics and track the effectiveness of different initiatives. To be successful, you will need to take a proactive approach to delivering value to the client as a thought partner and expert communicator. You will manage a geographically distributed team to oversee hospitality delivery across over 100 locations totaling over $130M in annual spend. The position is accountable to the CEO of E15.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage $130M+ budget for food and beverage operations on multiple campuses across the US and Canada for multiple foodservice vendors.
Manage a growing team (5+ full time associates) in the management of vendors and initiatives across the portfolio and by campus.
Work collaboratively with primary client and regional stakeholders on various enterprise-wide or area initiatives and program implementations.
Oversee and improve food program under the following areas:
Strategic Planning
Integrated Program Management
Guest Experience Management
Performance Management
Vendor Relationship Management
Operations Management
Technology Strategy & Implementation
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to foster effective cross-functional collaboration and alignment.
Lead strategic initiatives by developing KPIs, benchmarking, and performance measurement practices to optimize operational processes, financial outcomes, and guest experience.
Communicate project details proactively and clearly across all organizational levels.
Analyze business data using statistical techniques to identify patterns and correlations.
Create and standardize reporting formats, including dashboards and status updates.
Identify, prioritize, and manage ad hoc projects that align with client objectives.
Provide leadership, support, and professional development opportunities to team members.
QUALIFICATIONS
7+ years of experience in consulting, operational, analytical and/or client-facing businesses.
Proven success managing a portfolio of operations.
Great work ethic with a strong sense of urgency to support teammates and stakeholders.
Able to pivot as needs and priorities change.
Success in a matrixed organization.
Managing and leading other professionals.
Degree in business strategy, hospitality, business analytics, finance, economics, or a related field.
PREFERRED
Big 4 or advisory consulting experience.
Food and/or Retail knowledge/experience a significant plus.
Master’s degree in business, hospitality, or similar.
Apply to E15 today!
E15 is a member of Compass Group USA
Req ID: 1368812
E15 Group
Margaret Lovette
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Salary: $190,000 - 210,000 (commensurate with experience)
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible
At E15, we are the spark that ignites. Our team delivers next-generation insights based on data to drive business in healthcare, campus, corporate, sports, entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries. For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: www.e15group.com
Job SummaryThe Vice President of Program Strategy will represent the client in overseeing the strategic direction and programming of the North America food program for a very large Fortune five global client. You will be responsible for working with senior stakeholders to drive performance from partners, use data to support decisions and measure results, manage strategic projects, oversee financial performance, optimize costs, and enhance guest experience across the client portfolio. You will identify opportunities to improve outcomes across qualitative and quantitative metrics and track the effectiveness of different initiatives. To be successful, you will need to take a proactive approach to delivering value to the client as a thought partner and expert communicator. You will manage a geographically distributed team to oversee hospitality delivery across over 100 locations totaling over $130M in annual spend. The position is accountable to the CEO of E15.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage $130M+ budget for food and beverage operations on multiple campuses across the US and Canada for multiple foodservice vendors.
Manage a growing team (5+ full time associates) in the management of vendors and initiatives across the portfolio and by campus.
Work collaboratively with primary client and regional stakeholders on various enterprise-wide or area initiatives and program implementations.
Oversee and improve food program under the following areas:
Strategic Planning
Integrated Program Management
Guest Experience Management
Performance Management
Vendor Relationship Management
Operations Management
Technology Strategy & Implementation
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to foster effective cross-functional collaboration and alignment.
Lead strategic initiatives by developing KPIs, benchmarking, and performance measurement practices to optimize operational processes, financial outcomes, and guest experience.
Communicate project details proactively and clearly across all organizational levels.
Analyze business data using statistical techniques to identify patterns and correlations.
Create and standardize reporting formats, including dashboards and status updates.
Identify, prioritize, and manage ad hoc projects that align with client objectives.
Provide leadership, support, and professional development opportunities to team members.
QUALIFICATIONS
7+ years of experience in consulting, operational, analytical and/or client-facing businesses.
Proven success managing a portfolio of operations.
Great work ethic with a strong sense of urgency to support teammates and stakeholders.
Able to pivot as needs and priorities change.
Success in a matrixed organization.
Managing and leading other professionals.
Degree in business strategy, hospitality, business analytics, finance, economics, or a related field.
PREFERRED
Big 4 or advisory consulting experience.
Food and/or Retail knowledge/experience a significant plus.
Master’s degree in business, hospitality, or similar.
Apply to E15 today!
E15 is a member of Compass Group USA
Req ID: 1368812
E15 Group
Margaret Lovette
#J-18808-Ljbffr