Senior Data Project Manager

Sodexo is a global leader in integrated food and facilities management services, and they are seeking a Senior Data Project Manager to drive critical data initiatives supporting the Supply Management function. The role involves leading complex data programs, managing a portfolio of data initiatives, and ensuring alignment between business and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex data programs and projects, ensuring delivery against quality, timeline, budget, and security objectives
• Manage and prioritize a portfolio of data initiatives, including roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, and strategic priorities
• Partner with business leaders, technical teams, and external vendors to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions
• Serve as the central point of orchestration between the Data Office, IT, business stakeholders, integrators, and delivery teams
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, steering committees, and executive reporting to support informed decision-making
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, performance metrics, and project risks while driving mitigation plans and issue resolution
• Identify and manage cross-program and cross-domain dependencies to ensure alignment and execution across multiple initiatives
• Deliver executive-level reporting, recommendations, and insights on portfolio health, KPIs, risks, and strategic outcomes

Requirements:

• Proven experience leading complex programs, projects, and portfolios in data, technology, or enterprise transformation environments
• Strong understanding of data platforms, data integration, ERP systems, APIs, analytics ecosystems, and enterprise data management
• Expertise in project management methodologies, delivery governance, budget management, and risk mitigation
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to drive results without direct authority
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance executive-level planning and hands-on execution
• Experience working in large-scale, cross-functional, and international environments
• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years
• PMI or related project management certification
• SAFe certification
• Experience supporting Data Offices or enterprise data transformation programs