Strategic Senior Project Manager

Sodexo has an exciting opening for a Strategic Senior Project Manager who will lead the project management of large-scale, multi-year, global or regional initiatives and manage effective tracking mechanisms. This role will also drive the end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives identified by the NorAm Strategy function. This position supports the Strategy function with preparation of presentation with data and insights gathering and other analytical projects as needed.

This is a remote position. Candidates should reside in the Eastern time zone, preferably in the Washington DC metropolitan region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage assigned initiatives, working effectively with segment and functional stakeholders. Monitor, track and help accelerate progress of the initiatives by proactive understanding of initiatives and successful relationship management
• Set up and maintain tools and visualizations to facilitate clear and impactful management of initiatives and their progress – e.g., SmartSheet, Power BI dashboards
• Support ongoing NorAm strategy presentations including annual strategy roadmap, board meetings, and NorAm leadership meetings with PowerPoint creation and data support
• Support other ad hoc strategy & planning team projects as needed.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree / Master's degree preferred
• 5-10 years demonstrated project management experience (PMP certifications highly desired)
• Strong understanding of project management, continuous improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Previous involvement in IT projects; experience in ERP deployment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Power Point, Excel, Word, Visio, SharePoint, Teams) to produce project documentation
• Proficiency in project management software tools, such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or JIRA appreciated.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving results and delivering business impact
• Experience in multiple functional areas a plus

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 3 years