Project Senior Manager

Role Overview

The Project Senior Manager plays a critical role in driving strategic initiatives, mobilizations, business improvement efforts, and operational performance programs across a complex, multi‑site data center portfolio. This role ensures that projects advance with clarity, governance, and alignment — giving operational teams visibility into priorities, risks, and commitments.

Working closely with Operations, Finance, Culinary, Experience, and Supply Management teams, this leader strengthens consistency, accountability, and execution across the business. Your work will directly influence how teams deliver, scale, and optimize performance across the entire data center ecosystem.

 

What You'll Do

• Lead project delivery — Manage project plans, track risks, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure initiatives stay aligned with business objectives.

• Support mobilizations — Drive readiness plans, maintain mobilization trackers, and support smooth site openings and transitions.

• Manage performance dashboards — Track labor, food cost, utilization, OSAT, and operational KPIs to surface trends and improvement needs.

• Strengthen governance — Own action trackers, risk logs, and reporting materials that support monthly and quarterly business reviews.

• Drive operational excellence — Coordinate audits, deploy standards, support new programs, and document best practices across the portfolio.

• Enhance accountability — Follow up on commitments, ensure closure, and maintain visibility of priorities across all operational teams

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

• Project leadership expertise — Experience managing cross‑functional initiatives with clear plans, milestones, and stakeholder alignment.

• Operational rigor — Ability to maintain governance, track actions, and ensure commitments are met across multiple workstreams.

• Analytical mindset — Strength in interpreting KPIs, identifying trends, and surfacing performance issues early.

• Cross‑functional collaboration — Comfort partnering with diverse teams to drive clarity, alignment, and execution.

• Mobilization experience — Background supporting new site openings, transitions, or operational readiness programs.

• Continuous improvement focus — Commitment to refining processes, documenting best practices, and elevating operational consistency.

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 experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 3 years