Senior Director, Change Management

Sodexo is seeking a visionary Senior Director of Change Management to lead the people-side of a high-stakes, global partnership with one of the world’s most influential high-tech organizations.

In this role, you won't just be managing a project; you will be the primary architect of a global cultural shift. You will bridge the gap between technical innovation and human adoption, ensuring that our client's workforce—spanning multiple continents—is not just informed of change, but equipped and empowered to lead it.

This is a remote position with some travel. Candidates may reside anywhere in the U.S.

Strategic Change Leadership

• Strategy Development: Design and execute comprehensive change management strategies tailored to the high-tech sector to maximize long-term adoption and ROI.
• Methodology Mastery: Leverage industry-standard change management frameworks and proprietary tools to create a consistent global approach.
• Program Impact: Continuously assess both the technical and human side of change to ensure program goals remain on track and risks are mitigated before they impact productivity.

Global Enablement & Regional Support

• On-Site Partnership: Directly support regional leaders to localize global initiatives, helping regional teams navigate the nuances of their specific transitions.
• Coaching & Mentorship: Serve as a high-touch consultant to executive stakeholders, helping them model the behaviors required for successful transformation.

People-Centric Transformation

• Readiness Assessment: Conduct deep-dive organizational change readiness assessments to identify potential resistance and cultural blockers.
• Equipping the Workforce: Develop the training, communication, and support structures necessary to prepare every level of the organization for new ways of working.
• Adoption Analytics: Establish KPIs to measure the speed of adoption, ultimate utilization, and proficiency of the workforce regarding new technologies and processes.

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.

• 12+ years of experience in Change Management, Organizational Development, or Management Consulting.
• 7+ years in a leadership role overseeing large-scale, global transformations (preferably in the High-Tech or Service sectors).
• A solid understanding of how people go through a change and the change process
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences, especially at the executive and C-Suite level.  Able to work effectively at all levels within an organization and globally
• Excellent active listening skills
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships. Able to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.  Is a team player, capable of working collaboratively with and through others in a matrixed work environment?
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations. Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere
• Strong drive for results and gets things done, on budget and on time
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
• Outstanding project management skills, capable of starting, leading and executing multiple projects simultaneously. Is analytical, detailed oriented, with demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness and a strong attention to detail. Is excellent ensuring the project stays on target, following up where required and providing status updates on an ongoing basis.
• Change management certification or designation desired

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 - 10 years
Minimumc Functional Experience - 10 years of experience driving, leading, and managing change for large scale organizations