Vice President of Operations - Massachusetts (Water Utility) in Boston, MA at Veolia North America

Job Description

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. www.veolia.com

Job Description

Reporting to the President of the Northeast Region, the Vice President of Operations will be responsible for working with assigned Project Managers to provide quality water and wastewater services to Veolia’s clients under long-term service contracts and growing the business in his/her assigned area of the Northeast Region

This position requires the exercise of a considerable knowledge of operations, budgeting and financial statements, policies and laws as well as participating in the formulation of top-level policies and decisions. It Requires interaction with external agencies, clients, municipal leaders, and other groups to ensure the health and growth of the Region. The successful candidate must be able to manage and participate in the preparation and administration of strategic plans, systems plans, capital plans, and operating plans as well as revise plans as they relate to their assigned projects. The position will provide professional handling and resolution of client services concerns, contract interpretation and modification and/or renewal activities

Project delivery must be accomplished profitability, fully compliant with Veolia’s contractual responsibilities, safety and environmental compliance goals using the full resources of the company to achieve superior customer service, client/customer loyalty and building long-term relationships. He/She will coordinate and leverage the efforts of Veolia’s support functions – Technical Services, Finance & Due Diligence, Legal, Human Resources, and Operations Management. 

Qualifications

Education/Equivalent:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related science or business related field preferred

Work Experience Needed:

• Minimum 7-10 years experience of progressive supervisory and management experience in operations or engineering ,  preferably in the water / wastewater industry or  in a related business or technical field.

Special Skills/Abilities Needed:

• Excellent skills in leadership, team building, internal & external communications, change management, and training and mentoring of project managers and supervisors.
• Developed strategic and business planning and financial management skills
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and solutions

• Must demonstrate a high degree of initiative, judgment and resourcefulness with the ability to find creative solutions and options to multi-faceted and/or time sensitive problems, to deal with numerous and changing priorities and to proactively address issues relating to personnel, capital, margin enhancement, facilities, processes and profitability of assigned area. 
• Demonstrates commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance.   In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.   

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.