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Sodexo is seeking a Director, Project Management to lead and support enterprise initiatives focused on Facilities Management (FM) procurement, purchasing, and invoicing technologies.
This role plays a critical part in advancing our procure-to-pay (P2P) ecosystem, ensuring alignment between business processes, financial requirements, and system capabilities.
You will partner closely with Finance, Supply Management, and operational stakeholders to drive transformation across ERP initiatives, including SAP-based platforms, while ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
This is a remote, home-based role (preferred Eastern Time Zone) with primary responsibility supporting the U.S. and Canada, as well as contributing to global ERP initiatives and active client engagements.
What You'll Do:
- Lead end-to-end project management for FM procurement and invoicing technology initiatives, from requirements gathering through deployment and ongoing support
- Drive P2P transformation efforts, ensuring effective integration of purchasing, invoicing, and financial processes across systems
Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, and business segment leaders to define and translate business requirements into scalable solutions
Oversee system design validation to ensure alignment with contract terms, vendor sourcing strategies, and sales/use tax requirements - Manage ERP-related initiatives (including SAP and Fiori), ensuring successful implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement
- Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, milestones, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communications
Lead change management, training, and deployment activities to support system adoption across a multi-regional, matrixed organization
- Collaborate on global ERP programs, contributing to standardization and best practices across regions
- Provide ongoing support to operational teams and new/existing contracts, ensuring systems enable efficient service delivery
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:
Strong expertise in procure-to-pay (P2P) processes within a service-based environment, ideally Facilities Management or a related industry
Proven experience leading technology transformation projects across procurement, invoicing, and financial systems
Deep understanding of finance principles, including budgeting, P&L, GL, vendor sourcing, and contract management
Knowledge of sales and use tax considerations within procurement and invoicing workflows
Hands-on experience with SAP, Fiori, and vendor procurement platforms (e.g., Ivalua or similar tools)
Familiarity with work order systems/CMMS and their integration within P2P ecosystems
Demonstrated ability to lead projects in a multi-regional, matrixed organization
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence across Finance, Operations, and IT
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into scalable, technology-driven solutions
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 experience in developing and implementing organizational efficiency initiatives