Learning & Development Operations Manager, Field Programs

Aramark

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adult Learning, Best Practices, Budget Management, Chargebacks, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Expense Management, Expense Tracking, Financial Reporting, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Leadership, Learning Management System (LMS), Logistics, Matrix Management, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Program Planning, Project Development, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Risk Analysis, Time Management, Twitter, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description

The Operations Manager, Field Programs is responsible for operational execution and project management of Aramarks field leadership development programs Foundational Leadership Program (FLP), Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) and Strategic Leadership Program (SLP). This role drives process optimization, standardization, and scalability to support global expansion of field programs. The Operations Manager supports the Director, Learning & Leadership Development, providing strategic support on cross-program initiatives, data management, and reporting. A person who will be well-prepared to succeed in this role will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously across a matrixed organization.

This position will report to the Director, Learning & Leadership Development and is based in Aramarks Headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Limited travel may be required and is not expected to exceed 25%.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead operational execution of FLP, ALP, and SLP programs including project planning, timeline management, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Serve as project management owner across all field programs; develop project plans, track milestones, manage dependencies, and ensure on-time delivery
  • Drive process optimization and standardization across field programs to support scalability and global expansion
  • Manage data collection for field programs including survey results, registration and completion rates, NPS scores, and program metrics
  • Partner with the Specialist, Learning and Development on logistics execution and provide operational direction and support
  • Provide strategic support to the Director on special projects, cross-program initiatives, and stakeholder communications
  • Partner with LMS team on data integration, reporting, and system optimization for field programs
  • Support global expansion efforts by documenting processes, creating scalable templates, and building operational infrastructure
  • Support budget tracking and expense management for field programs including chargebacks and financial reporting
  • Facilitate cross-functional meetings and communications to ensure alignment across stakeholders
  • Identify operational risks and issues; escalate to Director with recommended solutions
  • Partner directly with the Senior Manager, Learning and Development on project management and scaling of FLP, ALP and SLP.

Qualifications

  • Five or more years of professional experience in project management, operations, or program coordination; experience in learning and development or HR operations preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain quality under tight deadlines
  • Ability to influence without formal authority within peer group and with key stakeholders
  • Experience with data management and reporting, ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills using analytics, judgment, and interpretation based on available information
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while knowing when to escalate issues
  • Experience working in matrixed organizations and coordinating across multiple functions
  • Bachelors degree in Business, Project Management, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills

  • PMP or similar project management certification
  • Experience working with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms
  • Solid understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, leadership competency frameworks, and facilitation best practices

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/