Sodexo - Strategic Project Director

Title : Strategic FM Project Director.Reports to APMEA SVP, Strategic Accounts & 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..- Ensuring that Country leaders are actively involved and supportive of deployment initiatives.- 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 Indicate the main activities / duties to be conducted in the job.- Manage and own the project plan and budget.- 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 Give the 3 to 5 key outputs of the position vis-- -vis the organization; they should focus on end results, not duties or activities..- Successful completion of key programs (Time), respect of the budget allocated to the project (Cost), quality of the project (Scope).- Periodic reporting and communication.- Resource Specifications- Indicate the skills, knowledge and experience that the job holder should require to conduct the role skills:- Experienced profile with at least 10 years of experience in a similar industry..- 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:- Strong leadership skills, able to motivate and guide business teams to meet project goals.- 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 (ref:iimjobs.com)