Project Senior Manager

Sodexo

$120K — $155K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of management experience
  • 3 years of related project management experience
  • Strong technical expertise related to project scope
  • Effective coordination and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of medium-sized projects
  • Manage project risks and engage stakeholders
  • Translate business requirements into actionable project plans
  • Set direction, manage people, and deploy resources
  • Evaluate performance and participate in hiring decisions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement
  • Incentive eligibility for additional compensation
Full Job Description
Sodexo Energy and Resources is seeking a Project Senior Manager - Construction to support a large, national energy account throughout California.

This position will exclusively support projects and project managers in our national portfolio of work for a single client.

About the job

Join a role where structured project leadership, technical expertise, and business insight drive successful outcomes. Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a medium-sized project, ensuring objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards. Manage risks, engage stakeholders, and translate business requirements into actionable project plans.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $120190 - $155540

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What's in it for you
  • Ownership of a defined project with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
  • Opportunity to grow project management and technical leadership skills.
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and business decision-making.
  • Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk within an established framework.
  • A role that balances hands-on execution with strategic oversight.
  • Visibility and impact through successful project delivery.
  • Engagement with both technical teams and business stakeholders.


What you'll bring
  • Experience leading medium-sized projects from initiation through completion.
  • Technical expertise relevant to project scope and execution requirements.
  • Coordination and stakeholder management skills to align teams and priorities.
  • Business awareness to translate organizational objectives into actionable project plans.
  • Clear communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills to drive results.


Requirements
  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Management Experience: 5 years
  • Related Experience: 3 years


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.

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