Director, Standards and Governance

Job ID: SCZSCCUS56667EXTERNALENUSRequisition: 56667Company: STERIS CorporationLocation: Mentor, Ohio, United StatesEmployment type: Full-TimeCategory: Manufacturing OperationsIndustry: ""Salary: USD 119000 - 221000Posted: 2026-10-29Position SummaryThe Director, GFRE Standards and Governance establishes and leads the governance, policy, standards, compliance, and performance management framework for the Global Facilities & Real Estate organization. This role ensures consistent execution, enterprise accountability, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and scalable business processes across the global facilities portfolio. The position serves as the enterprise authority for facilities and real estate governance and provides leadership for policy development, standard operating procedures, key performance indicators, compliance monitoring, risk management, and continuous improvement. Through disciplined governance, reporting, and accountability mechanisms, this leader enables a scalable Center of Excellence that supports growth, risk reduction, operational performance, and executive transparency.Remote Central US based position. Candidates residing near a STERIS manufacturing location are highly preferred. Domestic and international travel required as business needs dictate. What You’ll do as a Director, GFRE Standards and GovernanceDevelops and maintains the enterprise governance framework for Global Facilities & Real Estate, including decision-making authorities, approval processes, accountability structures, RACI models, governance councils, steering committees, and operational review forums. (15%)Develops, implements, and maintains global facilities and real estate policies, standards, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and technical requirements to drive consistent execution across manufacturing, distribution, laboratory, and office facilities. (15%)Leads enterprise compliance and risk management programs for facilities and real estate operations; partners with Legal, Environmental Health and Safety, Quality, Security, Internal Audit, and other functions to identify, monitor, and mitigate business risks. (15%)Develops and governs performance measurement systems, enterprise key performance indicators, dashboards, scorecards, benchmarking programs, reporting standards, and executive-level performance reviews. (15%)Leads operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the GFRE organization; standardizes best practices, simplifies processes, establishes maturity models, and improves execution discipline. (10%)Establishes governance frameworks for facilities and real estate capital projects, including project controls, reporting requirements, stage-gate processes, approval structures, risk management, and performance monitoring. (10%)Establishes data, systems, and reporting governance for facility management systems, project management systems, real estate databases, master data requirements, data ownership, dashboard standards, and digital transformation support. (10%)Drives organizational accountability, stakeholder alignent, global standards deployment, governance training, cross-functional engagement, executive communication, and leadership development within the GFRE organization. (10%)The Experience, Skills, and Abilities NeededRequired:Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Construction Management, Operations, Quality, Compliance, or related field.Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in facilities and real estate operations, governance, standards development, compliance, operational excellence, performance management, project governance, or related global facilities leadership.Experience developing governance frameworks, policies, standards, SOPs, RACI models, KPIs, dashboards, compliance monitoring programs, risk assessments, performance reviews, project governance processes, and enterprise reporting systems.Preferred:Master’s Degree or advanced coursework in business, engineering, operations, governance, compliance, facilities management, quality systems, or related discipline preferred.Professional certification preferred, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Lean Six Sigma, quality/compliance credential, governance/risk credential, or similar facilities, operations, or process improvement certification.Experience in a global manufacturing, distribution, laboratory, healthcare, life sciences, regulated, or multi-site operating environment preferred.Other: Ability to define decision rights, approval processes, accountability models, RACI structures, governance councils, and operating rhythms.Ability to develop global policies, standards, technical requirements, SOPs, work instructions, and standard deployment practices.Strong capability in compliance monitoring, risk assessment, corrective action tracking, audit readiness, and cross-functional risk mitigation.Ability to establish KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, benchmarking processes, executive reporting, and performance review mechanisms.Ability to standardize best practices, simplify processes, establish maturity models, and drive continuous improvement across global operations.Ability to advise senior leaders, align stakeholders, communicate governance priorities, and influence outcomes in a matrixed global environment.What STERIS OffersWe value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future. Here is a brief overview of what we offer:Market competitive payExtensive paid time off and (9) added holidaysExcellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefitsLong/short term disability coverage401(K) with company matchMaternity and parental leaveAdditional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insuranceTuition reimbursement and continued educational programsExcellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career #LI-HTPay range for this opportunity is $144,500.00 - $187,000.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits Open until position is filled.STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit .If you need assistance completing the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.