Director of Strategy & Capital Management - Travel/Remote (Philadelphia, PA, US,

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 Aramark's 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 Aramark's 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 Aramark's 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 Aramark's continued growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Aramark's 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 Aramark's competitive position and drive revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Master's 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. 

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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 you're 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 or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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