Project Senior Manager

InReach is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategy & Projects to help shape the future of our convenience solutions business — spanning vending, micromarkets, and pantry services. This role bridges technology, data, and business operations to ensure our digital roadmap supports growth, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

The Senior Manager, Strategy Projects will partner across IT, operations, account management, and vendor partners to lead cross-functional initiatives, and elevate how we plan, track, and deliver solutions.

You’ll be the connective tissue between tactical execution and strategic business priorities — ensuring our systems, data, reporting, and digital tools align with where the business is headed.

This is a remote role with the preferred candidate residing in the DMV or in the Austin, TX area.

Strategic Planning & Business Alignment

• Partner with leadership to develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap for digital enablement, operational improvement, and growth initiatives.
• Conduct gap analyses to identify opportunities in technology, process, and data visibility.
• Support leadership in setting priorities, sequencing initiatives, and aligning resources across functions.
• Lead the development of business cases, presentations, and performance tracking for strategic programs in alignment with finance.

Program & Project Management

• Oversee cross-functional projects that advance business capabilities — from new platform implementations to process redesigns and vendor transitions.
• Build and manage structured project plans using tools like Smartsheet or Microsoft Project, ensuring milestones, risks, and deliverables are transparent and on track.
• Establish repeatable project management and governance practices that improve how the business executes complex initiatives.
• Partner closely with operations, finance, and digital teams to ensure consistent alignment and communication.

Process Optimization & Vendor Partnerships

• Map and optimize key business processes, identifying pain points and designing scalable solutions.
• Lead or support vendor relationship management, including re-writing and negotiating MSAs and SOWs that support evolving business needs.
• Coordinate with external partners to ensure service delivery aligns with business goals and standards.

Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Collaborate with analytics teams to turn data into insight — building Power BI dashboards, tracking KPIs, and developing data-driven recommendations.
• Synthesize complex operational and financial data to support decision-making and performance improvement.
• Drive consistency and visibility in how data is reported and used across programs and business units.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Analytics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in program management, strategy, or business transformation, ideally in a service-based environment (foodservice, facilities, or retail preferred).
• Strong knowledge of process improvement, project governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Skilled in Smartsheet, Power BI, Excel, and project management tools.
• PMP certification or formal project management training preferred. PROSCI or change certification is an extra plus.
• Exceptional communicator and relationship builder who can align stakeholders across business, technology, and vendor partners.
• Analytical, structured thinker with the ability to balance strategic vision with executional detail.

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 experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years