Technology Partner

Sodexo; Salford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo benefits package

Discounts across 1,900+ brands

Gym discount

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Technology Partner to bridge the business and UK&I Technology function, ensuring technology strategies, solutions and investments align with business objectives. You will partner with executives and stakeholders to drive innovation, shape roadmaps, and maximise value from technology across the organisation.

In this role you will lead the development of technology strategies, support business growth opportunities, and coordinate technical input for bids and commercial

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technology leadership within large organisations.
• Ability to translate business strategy into technology roadmaps.
• Strong stakeholder management, incl. C-suite and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of segment and functional strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with senior business stakeholders as a strategic tech advisor.
• Facilitate technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives and strategy.
• Support Annual Business Planning by identifying technology opportunities and investments.
• Provide technology insight to support planning, decision-making and value realization.
• Understand sales pipeline and growth opportunities to inform tech requirements early.
• Lead tech input for bids, solution development, cost estimates and service models.
• Develop technology-related business cases, investment proposals and commercial submissions.
• Identify risks, dependencies and implementation considerations for initiatives.
• Facilitate engagement between business stakeholders and regional/global tech teams.
• Influence executives, business managers, clients and suppliers on tech strategy.
• Translate complex tech concepts into business language and priorities.
• Maintain strong commercial acumen and align tech capabilities with business goals.
• Support technology planning, roadmaps and transformation programmes.

Skills

Technology leadership

Stakeholder management

Roadmap development

Strategic advisory

Business communication

Technology governance

Change management

Innovation mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Job description

We are looking for a Technology Partner to act as the key link between the business and the UK&I Technology function, ensuring technology strategies, solutions and investments align with business objectives. Working closely with stakeholders, you will drive innovation, shape technology roadmaps, support business growth opportunities, and maximise the value delivered through technology.

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of assigned segment and transversal function strategies, priorities, challenges and opportunities.


• Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior business stakeholders, acting as a strategic technology advisor to the business.


• Facilitate the development and maintenance of technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and UK&I TECH Function strategy.


• Support the Annual Business Planning (ABP) process by identifying technology opportunities, requirements, dependencies and investment needs.


• Provide technology insight and guidance to support business planning, decision-making and value realisation.


• Develop an understanding of the sales pipeline, growth opportunities and contract renewals to ensure technology requirements are understood and considered at an early stage.


• Lead the UK&I TECH Function contribution to bid activities, coordinating technical input, solution development, cost estimates and service models.


• Support the development of technology-related business cases, investment proposals and commercial submissions.


• Identify and communicate technology risks, assumptions, dependencies and implementation considerations associated with proposed initiatives and opportunities.


• Facilitate engagement between business stakeholders and UK&I, Regional and Global TECH teams, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment.


• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders, including Executive and C-Suite leaders, business managers, clients, suppliers and technical teams.


• Strong stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.


• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language and articulate business priorities to technical audiences.


• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to understand business strategies, operational priorities and market dynamics.


• Demonstrable experience acting as a trusted technology advisor, aligning technology capabilities and investments to business objectives.


• Experience of developing technology strategies, roadmaps and investment plans in partnership with business stakeholders.


• Strong understanding of technology governance, business case development and value realisation.


• Experience supporting business growth activities, including bids, mobilisations, renewals and contract lifecycle management.


• Ability to identify innovation opportunities and support the adoption of technology-enabled change.


• Experience working across complex organisational structures, including regional and global teams.


• Good understanding of enterprise technology architecture principles, information security and technology service delivery.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex requirements and recommend practical solutions.


• Highly self-motivated, resilient and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.


• Demonstrable leadership capability, including experience leading, coaching or coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.


• Significant experience in technology leadership, business relationship management, technology consulting, service delivery, or a similar role.


• Experience working within large, complex, multi-stakeholder organisations.


• Experience supporting technology planning, roadmaps, business change initiatives, or technology-enabled transformation programmes


• 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.


• 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.