Director of Facilities Management

Job Title : Director of Facilities ManagementReports to - APMEA SVP, Strategic Accounts & ServicesMain 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.Ensuring that Country leaders are actively involved and supportive of deployment initiativesSet a clear vision and mobilize his Project team around the Program objectives and prioritiesCoordinate multiple workstreams, with a clear vision on the co-dependence of tasksFind trade-off when there are conflicting priorities among stakeholdersHandle resistance to change, communicate effectively with all stakeholders, and ensure adoption of the new systemAnticipate and mitigate project risks, such as delays, budget overruns, and technical issuesStay flexible and adapt to changes in project scope, stakeholders, or technology as neededAnticipate and mitigate client-impacted risks and opportunities into the deployment roadmapManaging 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.Manage and own the project plan and budgetIdentify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.Guarantee an end-to-end view on all processes of the work scopePrepare and contribute to all business activities through all project phases and ensure quality insurance deliverables through project stage gatesValidate 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 operationsIdentify 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 clientsCollaborate with Strategic Accounts and the countries to build the BAU resources and trainingAccountabilities – Give the 3 to 5 key outputs of the position vis-à-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 communicationResource managementPerson Specification – Indicate the skills, knowledge and experience that the job holder should require to conduct the role effectivelyHard skillsExperienced profile with at least 10 years of experience in a similar industry.Good understanding of Global Engineering and Asset Management, Global Command center and CMMSKnowledge of PM methodologies including project scheduling and monitoring, risk management, reporting skills (KPIs, flash reports) are a plusSuccessful 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 plusBachelor's or master's degree in engineering.Soft skillsStrong leadership skills, able to motivate and guide business teams to meet project goalsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with different stakeholders (CXOs, project cross-functional teams, etc.)Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasksStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesFlexibility and adaptability to changes in project scope, stakeholders, and technologyNote : Only shortlisted profiles would be contacted .