Environmental Program Manager

People Make Places. Join ISS and Lead with Excellence. At ISS, we connect people and places to make the world work better. We are seeking a passionate, customer-focused Cleaning Program Manager who thrives on leading teams, delivering operational excellence, and creating environments where people can perform at their best. If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for service, team development, and maintaining world-class facility standards, we want to hear from you. Why ISS? At ISS, we believe that great workplaces start with great people. As a Cleaning Program Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead high-performing teams, build strong client relationships, drive innovation, and make a visible impact every day. What You'll Do As the Cleaning Program Manager, you will lead and manage regional cleaning service programs across a diverse portfolio of facilities—including broadcast studios, Class A office environments, and customer-facing spaces—within a fast-paced operating environment. You will own end-to-end program excellence, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery through standardized execution, performance management, and continuous improvement. This role partners cross-functionally with operations, production, and client stakeholders to anticipate needs, minimize disruption, and support high-volume, fast-turnaround environments. Additionally, you will champion customer engagement, proactively resolve issues, and leverage data-driven insights to enhance service quality, efficiency, and overall experience while evolving the program to meet changing business needs. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage regional cleaning operations, ensuring consistent service execution across multiple facility types and locations Drive alignment to service level agreements (SLAs), quality standards, and operational KPIs through effective performance management and oversight Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors, service teams, and vendor partners to build capability and ensure program consistency Serve as a strategic partner to clients and internal stakeholders, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness Anticipate evolving operational needs and deliver timely, professional, and high-touch service responses that support seamless operations in fast-paced settings Oversee quality assurance through inspections, reporting, and continuous monitoring of service performance Manage labor strategies, staffing plans, and budgets to balance service delivery with cost efficiency Promote a safe, compliant, and controlled work environment Identify and implement cost savings opportunities while evaluating and adjusting service levels to meet evolving business requirements Lead issue resolution and customer engagement efforts, using data and insights to drive service improvements and satisfaction Establish and refine scalable processes, standard operating procedures, and program enhancements over time Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, program development, and continuous improvement efforts Support strategic projects and operational programs aligned with business priorities What Success Looks Like At ISS, successful : Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences Build engaged, high-performing teams Drive operational excellence and accountability Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service quality Foster a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement Champion ISS standards, innovation, and best practices Required Experience Commercial janitorial services experience in a contracted, client-facing environment 5+ years of supervisory or management experience Strong customer service and client relationship management skills Knowledge of commercial custodial and cleaning operations Experience leading teams in fast-paced environments Strong communication, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications Bilingual English/Spanish Experience in movie, production and broadcast studios Experience managing budgets, staffing, and service delivery contracts Ability to influence stakeholders and navigate complex business environments Collaboration & Leadership You’ll Partner Closely With Facility Management Teams Client Leadership Risk Management & Compliance Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) People & Culture Finance Teams Vendors and External Partners ISS Centers of Excellence Work Environment Combination of office and field-based work 10% - 20% Travel Approximately 50% computer-based administrative responsibilities Approximately 50% facility inspections and operational oversight Ability to lift up to 10 pounds Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines Why You'll Love Working at ISS At ISS, we're committed to creating workplaces that inspire people to perform, grow, and thrive. You'll be empowered to lead meaningful work, develop your career, and contribute to a global organization where innovation, collaboration, and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do. HSEQ Compliance All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns. ISS offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The annual salary range for this position is $109000.00 per year-$118000.00 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above. As a global organization, Guckenheimer/ISS is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We strive to lead our industry by example and positively influence the communities in which we operate. #J-18808-Ljbffr