Vice President of Strategic Operations & Transformation

Vice President of Strategic Operations & Transformation

About the Company

Popular regional provider of premium landscaping services

Industry
Environmental Services

Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed

Founded
1984

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Architecture
• Botany
• Construction
• Ecology
• Engineering & Design
• Environmental Services & Recycling
• Forestry
• Lawns and Grass
• New York State
• Northeast
• Other Biz Services
• Services
• Waste Treatment
• Renewables & Environment Environmental Consulting
• Home and Garden
• Service Industry,

Specialties

• tree pruning
• plant health care
• lawn care
• organic programs
• historic preservation
• residential
• commercial
• municipal landscape stewardship
• arborcare
• arboriculture
• and tree care

Business Classifications

• B2C

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Operations and Transformation to spearhead enterprise-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing operational performance and driving profitable growth. This critical leadership role is at the forefront of the company's expansion, with a focus on operational strategy, workforce optimization, continuous improvement, and financial performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and evolving frameworks to evaluate operational performance, leading the development of labor and workforce models, and partnering with various functional leaders to identify and execute opportunities for improvement. Key responsibilities include leading high-impact initiatives, building a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the adoption of best practices across the organization. Applicants for the Vice President position must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in operations strategy, workforce analytics, or related fields, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives. The role requires a leader with a strong analytical and financial background, capable of translating complex data into actionable business recommendations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, with a preference for those holding an MBA or advanced degree, and experience in a labor-intensive, multi-location operating environment. The role demands a hands-on problem solver, a change leader, and an executive communicator who can influence decisions and drive transformation across a decentralized organization.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Operating Officer

Functions

• Operations
• Strategy