Facilities Management and Supply Transformation Director

Sodexo NORAM is transforming its operating model to simplify food, facilities management operations and supply processes. We will optimize economies of scale and deliver better outcomes for our clients. It will bring speed and efficiency to our operators and improve our competitiveness.

We are looking for a Facilities Management and Supply Transformation Director to drive execution as part of a small and agile team, our motto is “speed over perfection”. We deliver operational changes in a phased and progressive approach and are obsessed by impact.

This role leads 3 of the transformation workstreams, the main one being related to our FM services and the sub-contractors we use, the other 2 are on retail planograms and Entegra volume pooling.

This is a remote position with some travel (25%). Preference for candidates residing in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Challenge, review, support proposed approach, secure & accelerate value deliver. Prioritize, lead some ad-hoc projects directly, manage overall risk, inertia and drumbeat execution, secure delivery.
• Work closely with Finance & P&L owners to secure benefits realization, track progress, KPIs allocate resources and identify opportunities.
• Lead and produce content related to those workstreams to support the formal governance of the overall transformation with all parties, showcase valued delivered, explain our approach. Formalize and communicate decisions on the future operation model of Sodexo and any incremental change we will bring.
• Work closely with other leads (portfolio, change, process optimization, etc.) to agree on delivery rhythm: which sites, which pilot, what timeframe, etc. Align all stakeholders on any iterative change, including systems upgrades, required training. Sodexo group as some topics have been delegated to NORAM to lead the way globally.

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 or significant experience; Masters degree preferred
• 5+ years experience in leading business transformation with high impact, engaging the highest level or organization, via well -crafted communication
• Knowledge of Facilities Management services operations needed, experience of supply preferred.

• Can drive execution in a fast-paced environment and make decisions using partial data and facts
• 5+ years of strategic consulting experience preferred
• Designed and led transformation to change operating model and adapt an organizational structure.

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.

Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience: 0-7 years
Basic Functional Experience: 7 years