Director, Project Management

Sodexo is seeking a Director, Project Management to lead and support enterprise initiatives focused on Facilities Management procurement and invoicing technologies. This role is critical in advancing the procure-to-pay ecosystem, ensuring alignment between business processes, financial requirements, and system capabilities, while managing ERP-related initiatives and driving transformation across procurement and financial systems.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years management experience
• 5 years experience in developing and implementing organizational efficiency initiatives
• 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
• Experience in Facilities Management or a related industry