FM Systems Training Manager

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services company seeks an FM System Training Manager to develop and deliver training programs for effective use of FM technology solutions. The role involves leading training strategies, managing a team, and ensuring capabilities in system usage. Ideal candidates should have experience in change management and training delivery, possess strong analytical skills, and a strategic mindset. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including a retirement plan and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Gym discount

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Skilled in developing and delivering solutions to training challenges.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in managing system training programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FM system training strategy and oversee its delivery.
• Manage the FM System Training Team and promote their development.
• Coordinate training demand across the DELIVERY Team.

Skills

Developing training solutions

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Detail-oriented

Job description

We're seeking a knowledgeable and proactive FM System Training Manager to lead the development, coordination, and delivery of training programmes that support the effective use of CAFM and FM technology solutions across multiple segments. In this role, you'll shape the training strategy, oversee training delivery, and ensure our teams have the capability and confidence to use FM systems to their full potential.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the end to end FM system training strategy for the FMi, ensuring training aligns with deployment plans, operational needs, and system enhancements.
• Manage and support the FM System Training Team, promoting professional development, knowledge growth, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the FMi Leadership Team to ensure training plans, progress updates, and capability roadmaps are clearly communicated and consistently maintained.
• Develop, refine, and maintain training materials, user guides, e learning content, and knowledge base resources to support system adoption across UK&I.
• Oversee training delivery for standard tech mobilisations, ensuring all stakeholders receive timely, accurate, and role appropriate system training.
• Coordinate training demand across the DELIVERY Team, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and training schedules are met.
• Collaborate with FM System Deployment teams to ensure training is integrated seamlessly into mobilisation, transition, and change management processes.
• Manage escalations related to training gaps, system understanding, or delivery delays, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Champion consistent, clear communication across the FM System Training Team, ensuring a customer focused and solution driven approach.

The Ideal Candidate

• Skilled in developing and delivering solutions to complex system related training challenges.
• Experienced in change management and supporting teams through system transitions or upgrades.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify training needs and address system knowledge gaps.
• Adaptable and able to prioritise in a fast paced environment, working independently when required.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a growth mindset and a passion for developing system capability across teams.
• Previous experience managing end to end delivery of system training programmes or technical workstreams.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Detail oriented with a quality driven approach and the confidence to take calculated risks when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to grow team knowledge, support training delivery, and plan individual development pathways within a technical training environment.

Package Description

Competitive salary depending on experience

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.