Role OverviewThe 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 OfferCompensation 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.
Qualifications & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years
