Supply Management Transformation Programme Manager

Sodexo; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

We are looking for a Supply Management Transformation Programme Manager to lead a major transformation across Supply Management UK & Ireland, guiding ERP and Ivalua deployment and the transition to business-as-usual operations. You will coordinate multi-stakeholder workstreams and establish robust governance, ensuring delivery to scope, time and budget while realising measurable benefits.

The role requires senior stakeholder engagement and change management across international teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex, multi-workstream transformation programmes in a matrixed, international organisation.
• Demonstrable delivery across business transformation, operating model redesign, shared services or GBS transition.
• Strong programme management capability across planning, governance, RAID, dependencies, budgets, resources, reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrated programme roadmap with milestones and interdependencies across ERP Bridge, guided catalogue, supplier onboarding, Source-to-Contract, pricing and reporting.
• Establish governance, decision forums, stage gates, reporting standards, RAID management and change control.
• Coordinate workstream leads, business SMEs, tech teams, GBS colleagues, external partners and country stakeholders to deliver outputs to scope, quality, cost and schedule.
• Lead due diligence and future-state operating model design and implementation planning.
• Develop and maintain business cases, resource plans, budgets, forecasts and benefits reporting.
• Oversee business readiness, change impact assessment, communications, training, UAT and handover to RUN.
• Facilitate workshops and executive governance meetings with clear decision papers.
• Ensure plans align with ERP milestones and Sodexo governance requirements.
• Identify delivery risks early and drive mitigation and resolution of cross-programme dependencies.
• Embed continuous improvement and reusable standards across the portfolio.

Skills

Transformation programmes

Multi-workstream leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Procurement / Supply Management

Education

Programme management qualification

Tools

SAP/SAP S/4HANA

Ivalua

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

We are looking for a Supply Management Transformation Programme Manager to lead the successful delivery of a major transformation programme across Supply Management UK & Ireland. You will oversee a portfolio of business, digital, data and operating model initiatives, translating strategy into a clear, integrated roadmap that supports ERP and Ivalua deployment and the sustainable transition into business-as-usual operations. Working across multiple stakeholders and workstreams, you will drive delivery, accountability and adoption while ensuring business continuity and the realisation of measurable business benefits.

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.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers

Main Responsibilities

• Support and where needed own and maintain the integrated programme roadmap, plan, milestones, critical path and interdependencies across ERP Bridge, Guided Catalogue, supplier onboarding, Source-to-Contract, pricing and rebate, reporting, Supply Solutions and Butterfly workstreams.
• Establish proportionate programme governance, decision forums, stage gates, reporting standards, RAID management, change control and escalation routes.
• Coordinate workstream leads, business SMEs, technology teams, GBS colleagues, external partners and country stakeholders to deliver agreed outputs to scope, quality, cost and schedule.
• Lead due diligence, future-state operating model design and implementation planning, including activity splits, roles, responsibilities, service interfaces, controls and transition requirements.
• Develop and maintain business cases, resource plans, budgets, forecasts, benefits profiles and benefit-realisation reporting.
• Oversee business readiness, change impact assessment, communications, training, knowledge transfer, UAT, cutover, hypercare and handover to RUN.
• Facilitate workshops and senior governance meetings, preparing clear decision papers, recommendations and executive-level status reporting.
• Ensure programme plans align with ERP milestones, HR and social procedures, Sodexo governance and relevant risk, control, data and compliance requirements.
• Identify delivery risks early, drive mitigation and recovery plans, and resolve cross-programme conflicts and dependencies.
• Embed continuous improvement, lessons learned and reusable standards across the transformation portfolio.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Significant experience leading complex, multi-workstream transformation programmes in a matrixed, international organisation.
• Demonstrable delivery experience across business transformation, operating model redesign, shared services or GBS transition, and technology-enabled change.
• Strong programme management capability across planning, governance, RAID, dependencies, budgets, resources, business cases, benefits and executive reporting.
• Experience of procurement, Supply Management, Source-to-Pay, Procure-to-Pay or supply chain transformation is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP ECC or S/4HANA and procurement platforms such as Ivalua, Ariba or Coupa is desirable.
• Proven ability to lead business readiness, organisational change, stakeholder engagement, training, testing, cutover, hypercare and transition to BAU.
• Excellent facilitation, written communication and executive presentation skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and secure decisions.
• Commercially astute, analytically strong and able to convert ambiguity and complex information into clear priorities and executable plans.
• Resilient, collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with strong personal ownership, judgement and attention to detail.
• Relevant programme/project management or change qualification is desirable, for example MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or Prosci. Equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Package Description

Competitive salary depending on experience

2 years contract

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.

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.