• Job Description

  Req#: 970797

  Unit Description

  Sodexo’s Transformation Management Office is currently seeking a

  Senior Manager of Strategic Analytics & PMO.

  (Virtual position - can reside anywhere in the U.S.)

  The Transformation Management Office (TMO) orchestrates a complex transformation roadmap involving many discrete initiatives across M&A, organic growth, operational efficiencies, talent programs, digital enablement, and business model design. We work closely with business unit and functional leaders to drive tangible results and act as a role model for the behavior needed to embed change. At our core, we operate like an internal consulting group with the added complexity of managing by influence, dealing with extreme ambiguity, and working on only projects that are a top priority for executives.

  As the Senior Manager, Strategic Analysis & PMO you will help drive Sodexo North America’s end-to-end strategic planning process. Your scope of responsibilities will include translating high-level plans into tangible initiatives, defining KPIs, monitoring the completion of all key decisions and action plans, and facilitating ongoing strategy execution sessions. It is critical the candidate is comfortable working with financial and operational data, has strong attention to detail, with strong PowerPoint skills particularly in presentation of data and related insights.

  Successful candidates will be able to use their interpersonal and influencing skills to navigate a complex organization and keep our teams focused on results. You will need to rapidly come up to speed on a diverse set of business initiatives. Being able to connect the dots and guide our leaders on “so what’s” will be how you add value as we continue to progress on our transformation roadmap. You will successfully drive numerous North America region initiatives in close collaboration with other PMO colleagues across business units.

  Purpose of the Job:

  • 15% Work individually to find external data and with cross-functional team members to find, sense check, and reconcile internal data sets
  • 20% Analyze complex, disparate, technical information to problem solve and support decision-making
  • 15% Develop visually compelling analysis outputs that efficiently and powerfully convey the key “so what’s”
  • 50% Project management: Working with strategic initiative leads to track and closely monitor progress, challenge, and problem solve on opportunities

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years in management consulting or 5+ years in a similar industry role working with leading organizations on a wide range of cross-functional strategic projects
  • Experience in working in strategy function and managing cross-functional teams

  • Project management / PMO experience and discipline

  • Demonstrated record of driving initiatives to deliver tangible, sustained business results
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills; experience influencing and building alignment with senior management
  • MBA or relevant undergraduate degree; PMP and/or PROSCI certification a plus

  At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Not the job for you?At Sodexo, we offer executive careers that lead our business in Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Personal and Home Health Services, Senior Living, Sports and Leisure, and Benefits and Reward Services. Positions are located across the United States. Continue your search for Executive positions.Working for Sodexo: How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.

  What We Offer

  Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

  Qualifications & Requirements

  Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Functional Experience - 4 years related functional experience Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

• About the company

  Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 56 countries, Sodexo serves 100 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

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