Lead Project Manager

Lead Project Manager

Sodexo is seeking a highly organized and experienced Lead Project Manager to support a Consumer Product client with a strong background in facilities and food services. This role is critical in ensuring the success of facilities and food services across multiple client sites. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting and validating data, collaborating with solution and finance teams, and developing comprehensive scope of work documentation.

Incentives

This position is REMOTE with expected travel. The ideal candidate must reside in the Northeast Region.

What You'll Do

Data Collection & Validation:

• Gather, review, and validate facilities services data including asset inventories, service levels, and compliance records.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness in collaboration with site teams and clients.

Financial Coordination:

• Work closely with the solution and finance teams to update cost models, budgets, and financial assumptions.
• Support the development of pricing strategies and financial documentation.

Scope of Work Development:

• Draft and refine scope of work (SOW) documents for both hard (e.g., HVAC, electrical), soft (e.g., janitorial, reception) services, and food services.
• Define service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and compliance requirements.

Project Management:

• Lead the transition project plan, including timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including HR, IT, procurement, and operations.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide regular updates and ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Operational Readiness:
• Ensure all systems, tools, and personnel are in place for service go-live.
• Support onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer for incoming staff.

What We Offer

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.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in facilities management with expertise in both hard and soft services.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in tools such as CMMS, SMS, Smartsheet is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Who We Are

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years of experience in managing projects