Director, Mobilization and Start-up

Entegra; Greenville (SC); Remote; USD 135,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live is seeking a Project Manager and Mobilization expert to lead openings and transitions for newly won contracts. This role collaborates across operations and commercial teams to ensure successful launches.

The position is fully remote in the United States with up to 75% travel. You will drive deployment, manage contracts and billing insights, and help ensure long-term client success and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7 years management experience and related experience.
• Experience leading new service openings or complex operational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for new service openings and transitions across divisions.
• Coordinate deployment with operations and commercial teams to ensure openings deliver performance.
• Ensure openings meet financial targets, operational readiness and long-term client success.
• Partner with district managers and cross-functional teams to drive execution.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder engagement

ROI measurement

Operational execution

Contract management

Billing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Sodexo Live’s Project Management and Mobilization team in a high-impact role supporting the launch and transition of newly won business!

This position will lead project management efforts across multiple departments ensuring new accounts are successfully mobilized and positioned for long-term success. The role is FULLY REMOTE with approximately 75% travel.

About the job

Join a role focused on leading successful new service openings and operational initiatives across multiple divisions. This position coordinates deployment efforts, partners with operational and commercial teams, and ensures openings deliver financial performance, operational readiness, and long-term client success.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range:

$134640 - $209110

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

• Lead high-impact service openings that shape client satisfaction and business growth.
• Influence operational and financial outcomes through involvement in site business planning.
• Partner with District Managers and cross-functional teams to drive efficient execution.
• Gain hands-on experience with contract management, billing processes, and service transitions.
• Measure and apply ROI insights to strengthen future strategies and opening models.
• Contribute to client retention efforts and support new sales opportunities.

What you’ll bring

• Experience managing new service openings, transitions, or complex operational initiatives.
• Knowledge of contract scope, billing structures, and service-level requirements.
• Experience analyzing site business plans and identifying financial opportunities.
• Proven success leading cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Strategic focus on operational execution, ROI measurement, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
• Management Experience: 7 years
• Related Experience: 7 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.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.