Director of Strategy & Capital Management

Aramark

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Development, Business Growth, Business Operations, Business Processes, Capital Project, Commissioning, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Support/Service, Energy Management, Engineering Management, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Facilities Planning, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, Investment Analysis, Investment Capital, Investment Management, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Management Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Measurement, Operational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Portfolio Analysis, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Project Control, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Dashboards, Return on Capital (ROC), Return on Investment (ROI), Revenue Growth, Risk, Risk Analysis, Sales Support, Solution Sales, Sports, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Supplier Optimization, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Twitter, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
5 days ago

About Aramark Engineering Solutions

Aramark Engineering Solutions (ES) delivers comprehensive engineering, architecture, capital planning, program management, commissioning, energy management, and construction advisory services to clients across higher education, healthcare, workplace experience, corrections, cultural institutions, sports & entertainment, and government markets.

As Aramarks enterprise capital delivery organization, ES partners with clients throughout the entire asset lifecycle-from strategic planning and facility assessments through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and long-term asset optimization. Leveraging a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, project managers, construction professionals, and technical specialists, ES delivers innovative, data-driven capital solutions that maximize facility performance, improve operational efficiency, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance the client experience.

With a proven track record managing billions of dollars in capital investments and delivering measurable operational value, ES continues to advance Aramarks commitment to operational excellence, strategic growth, and world-class capital program delivery.

Job Description

The Director of Strategy & Capital Management serves as the strategic and operational leader of Aramarks Capital Management Design & Construction (CMDC) organization. Reporting to the National Director, Engineering Solutions and Enterprise Capital Management Office (ECPMO). this position is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the enterprise-wide capital management strategy supporting all Aramark Lines of Business.

This executive leadership role provides strategic oversight of capital planning, portfolio management, project governance, financial controls, PMO operations, business analytics, vendor management, organizational performance, and capital delivery processes. The Director establishes standardized methodologies, business processes, governance frameworks, and performance metrics that ensure capital programs are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with enterprise objectives.

The Director leads a multidisciplinary organization responsible for enterprise capital planning, capital program management, financial governance, procurement oversight, portfolio reporting, project controls, resource planning, and continuous process improvement. Working collaboratively with executive leadership, operations, finance, procurement, design, construction, and external partners, this individual develops long-range capital investment strategies that maximize client value while supporting Aramarks continued growth.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for Aramarks enterprise-wide Capital Management, Design, and Construction (CMDC) function, ensuring capital investments align with organizational objectives, client needs, and long-term growth strategies.Lead the development and execution of enterprise capital planning, investment prioritization, portfolio optimization, and capital deployment strategies across all lines of business.
  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks, project delivery standards, and portfolio management processes that drive consistency, accountability, and operational excellence.
  • Oversee enterprise capital financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, capital authorization, financial reporting, cost controls, and performance measurement.
  • Direct the planning, execution, and performance of complex capital programs and project portfolios, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk objectives.
  • Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams spanning program management, project controls, portfolio management, financial analysis, procurement, and administrative support functions.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by providing strategic recommendations, investment analyses, portfolio insights, risk assessments, and performance reporting.
  • Foster strong partnerships with clients, operations, finance, procurement, engineering, design, construction, and business development stakeholders to achieve enterprise objectives.
  • Provide executive oversight of strategic supplier relationships, professional services, contractors, consultants, and vendor programs to optimize quality, cost, and delivery performance.
  • Champion process standardization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives that enhance efficiency, governance, and project outcomes across the organization.
  • Develop and monitor enterprise performance metrics, dashboards, and analytics to drive data-based decision-making, resource optimization, portfolio health, and return on capital investment.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, employee engagement, talent development, succession planning, and high-performance leadership throughout the organization.
  • Partner with Business Development, Operations, and Executive Leadership to identify, quantify, and execute capital investment opportunities that support client retention, account growth, new business pursuits, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise expansion initiatives.
  • Support sales and client solutions efforts by developing capital strategies, facility investment roadmaps, and value propositions that strengthen Aramarks competitive position and drive revenue growth.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Masters degree (MBA, Engineering Management, Construction Management, or related field) preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, DBIA, PE, RA, LEED AP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience managing enterprise capital programs, construction organizations, or large-scale project portfolios.
  • Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple geographic regions.
  • Experience managing portfolios exceeding $150M+ annually with executive-level financial accountability.
  • Proven ability to build high-performing organizations, implement enterprise PMO standards, and drive measurable operational improvements.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what youre pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About the Company

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Aramark

We focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. We serve world champion sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art healthcare providers and the world’s leading educational institutions. And every day, we dream of ways to do it better through our commitment to innovation and our passion for excellent customer service.

Innovation inspired by you
The better we know the people we serve, the greater the experiences we can develop. Whether it’s food service, facilities or uniforms, our proprietary programs allow us to understand the wants and needs of our audiences.

Armed with that knowledge, our Service Stars spring into action, combining insights and ingenuity to deliver moments that make a difference. These innovations could be game-changing campus transformations. Or a simpler, quicker way for you to access condiments at the ballpark. In any case, our innovations help create experiences that make an impact.

Beyond great service
Another key part of what makes us different is something we call service excellence.

To us, service excellence isn’t just about providing great customer service. It also means using time-tested practices and proven processes to get it right every day, everywhere, in everything that we do. And it's also about striking the perfect balance between doing something well over and over again and being responsive enough to the changing needs of clients and customers. It’s being open to the continuing cycle of innovation. Excellent, but never satisfied. Process-driven, but never locked in place.

We never stop thinking of new, better ways to get it right when our people impact the lives of clients and consumers every day.

Our people make all the difference—we make sure of it
Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars, and that means they can be counted on to go above and beyond, every single day.

We understand that many times our people are literally the face of your business. That’s why all 270,000 Service Stars receive continual access to professional development and proprietary skills training.

The bottom line is this: when you work with Aramark, you can be confident you’ll be collaborating with the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. That’s true whether it’s for strategic expertise, operational excellence or just serving a morning coffee. That’s our commitment as trusted partners and Service Stars. That’s the Aramark way.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1936
WEBSITE
https://www.aramark.com/