Unit Description:
We are looking for an action-oriented Senior Director, NorAm Transformation leader who can work across functions with senior stakeholders to problem solve, drive decisions, and manage granular details of a high-change project while having a clear vision of the big picture. The measures of success for this role include financial outcomes and stakeholder NPS.
This role holder will have direct accountability for one of the highest priority, multi-year projects in the North America region with measurable financial results. This role is responsible for leadership alignment and rigor in tactical decision making and ensuring excellent execution of an accelerated project plan. The role requires expert engagement with internal stakeholders at the highest levels of the organization, and program management across nearly all back-office functions (HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, etc) and across geographies (NorAm, other regions/countries, Group)
The Senior Director, NorAm Transformation responsibilities will include:
Advise and coordinate with cross-functional and cross-regional project manager(s) with the planning, design, and implementation of the project, including due diligence, project preparation (scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements).
Drive the establishment and follow-up of governance frameworks, especially the ones involving the NorAm team to govern the project and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Foster collaboration between different teams and driving accountability for project delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, Procurement, Operations, Legal, etc.
Lead the monitoring project progress, identifying risks and issues, and suggesting mitigation strategies to address challenges and ensure successful project outcomes.
Deliver reports, presentations, and communications to provide updates on project status, key milestones, and performance metrics to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
 
Is this the right opportunity for you? We’re looking for candidates who have:
Extremely detailed project management skill while having vision and understanding to the big picture.
Critical thinking, driving to tactical decision making in an environment filled with ambiguity.
Effective communication skills (both listening and sharing) to bring stakeholders on the same page.
Past transformations program management experience – ideally involving a high degree of change management, cross functions, large teams.
Experience working directly on operating model and organizational design projects.
Institutional knowledge of Sodexo, the organization, how decisions are made, and how to navigate the matrix.
 
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. 
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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 experience
Basic Management Experience - 10 years
Basic Functional Experience - 10 years of project management experience, including PMO
 
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