Director Operations Process

Company: Home Depot
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: The primary purpose of this role is to lead facilities maintenance efforts for a significant portion of the Building Services team with responsibility for all US stores. The Director, Operations Process role manages an extensive number of vendors to deliver major capital replacement projects, reactive repairs, and recurring maintenance services for our stores. This includes effectively managing a combined P&L and capital budget of approximately $800M. The position leads our efforts across numerous facilities trades, including lighting/electrical, HVAC, janitorial, roof, and fire systems. The Director, Operations Process is a key contributor in setting the strategic direction for the team and driving innovative solutions that are critical in creating a safe, sustainable, high-performing environment for our customers and store associates and ensuring that our stores remain a competitive advantage. This role requires preparation and delivery of presentations and to all levels of the organization to communicate strategy, goals, and initiative timelines and results. Key Responsibilities: Partner with others across Home Depot to ensure operational areas are considered in project plans. Coordinate responsibilities of Operations Managers and Analysts. Support and partner with Operations Strategy Team in developing, staffing, piloting and implementing process improvements within the stores. Responsible for the overall project work flow and roll-out schedule in regard to operational area. Measure impact of changes and new projects on operational area. Remain up-to-date on operational area of expertise to meet requests for improvement and practice continuous process improvement. Partner with Field Implementation Managers to establish project metrics and tollgates in relation to operational expertise. Use expertise in strategic thinking and process design to drive successful improvements in operational area; work toward quick implementation and quick return on investment. Evaluate needs of multiple project requests and impact on operational area, aggregate data gathered by Operations Analysts and ensure needs of projects are met. Selects, develops, and motivates assigned staff. Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Direct and indirect reports typically include 5 professionals and 14 support associates. Typically requires interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations. Typically faces situations that have a variety of interpretations and require careful evaluation. Typically considers new approaches within general policies and short-term goals when solving problems. Typically expected to provide infrequent status reports to management only as appropriate. Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions: Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors. Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations. Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree preferred. 4 years management experience at The Home Depot preferred Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Education: No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience: 8 Preferred Years of Work Experience: No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience: None Preferred Leadership Experience: None Certifications: None Competencies: Proven financial analysis and business acumen. Strong understanding of Operations and area of expertise. Able to easily influence others. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent skills in communication and leveraging partnerships to benefit project objectives. Proven track record in management and leadership skills. Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

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