Sodexo - Strategic Project Director

Description:

Reports to APMEA SVP, Strategic Accounts & Services.

Main challenges:

- Describe the most difficult types of problems the jobholder has to face (internal or external to Sodexo) and/or the regulations, guidelines, practices that are to be adhered to..

- Set a clear vision and mobilize his Project team around the Program objectives and priorities.

- Coordinate multiple workstreams, with a clear vision on the co-dependence of tasks.

- Find trade-off when there are conflicting priorities among stakeholders.

- Handle resistance to change, communicate effectively with all stakeholders, and ensure adoption of the new system.

- Anticipate and mitigate project risks, such as delays, budget overruns, and technical issues.

- Stay flexible and adapt to changes in project scope, stakeholders, or technology as needed.

- Anticipate and mitigate client-impacted risks and opportunities into the deployment roadmap.

- Managing changeovers and communicating with stakeholders to maintain clear visibility on expected outcomes..

- Project including Regional Command Center, CMMS technology deployment..

Main activities:

- Indicate the main activities / duties to be conducted in the job.

- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively..

- Guarantee an end-to-end view on all processes of the work scope.

- Prepare and contribute to all business activities through all project phases and ensure quality insurance deliverables through project stage gates.

- Validate and execute the project change management and training strategy, according to Program guidelines and toolkit.

- Analyzing deployment outcomes and feedback to identify areas for improvement and implementing changes as required..

- To work collaboratively, with global, region, country/segment stakeholders as well as technical services functional heads and build strong sustainable relationships in order to manage and drive change..

- Ensure technology programs are embedded at country level and adopted across operations.

- Identify talent and SMEs in the region that can support and/or facilitate the deployment of cross-cutting development initiatives..

- Collaborate with the BD team during bids, serving as the project ambassador, to effectively communicate the advantages and benefits of technology adoption to clients.

- Collaborate with Strategic Accounts and the countries to build the BAU resources and training.

Accountabilities:

- Give the 3 to 5 key outputs of the position vis-- -vis the organization; they should focus on end results, not duties or activities..

- Periodic reporting and communication.

- Resource management.

Person Specifications

- Indicate the skills, knowledge and experience that the job holder should require to conduct the role effectively.

Hard skills:

- Good understanding of Global Engineering and Asset Management, Global Command center and CMMS.

- Knowledge of PM methodologies including project scheduling and monitoring, risk management, reporting skills (KPIs, flash reports) are a plus.

- Successful leadership experience with a strong network within Sodexo organization..

- Strong skills in planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives..

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Soft skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with different stakeholders (CXOs, project cross-functional teams, etc.).

- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

- Flexibility and adaptability to changes in project scope, stakeholders, and technology.

Note : Only shortlisted profiles would be contacted