Senior Manager, Supply Management Data Transformation

Sodexo; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a data governance leader to guide enterprise-wide data strategy within Service Operations. You’ll shape data definitions, standards, and policies across key domains, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive consistency and reliability.

As primary execution lead, you’ll manage dependencies, data quality, and backlog risks, ensuring master data readiness to enable downstream systems and informed decision‑making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading master data management and enterprise data governance initiatives.
• Experience guiding complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to translate business requirements into data models and policies.
• Experience leading data teams and adoption of enterprise data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and governance of critical data across service operations.
• Manage dependencies, data quality, and backlog risks for transformation initiatives.
• Ensure master data readiness enabling downstream system functionality.

Skills

Data governance

Master data management

Program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This role translates enterprise transformation strategies into actionable plans by developing mapping frameworks, capacity models, and exception management processes to ensure timely and accurate data readiness.

As the primary execution lead, the position proactively manages dependencies, data quality, and backlog risks to support critical transformation initiatives. The role ensures that master data is fully prepared to enable downstream system functionality.

About the job

Join a role where you’ll guide the strategy and governance of critical data that supports Service Operations across the enterprise. You will lead initiatives that ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of key data domains while establishing frameworks that strengthen how data is defined, managed, and used across the organization. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you’ll help build scalable practices that improve operational performance and support strategic decision-making.

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: $100130 - $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

• A leadership opportunity shaping how critical operational data is governed and managed across the enterprise.
• The chance to build and lead a Center of Excellence that elevates data standards, governance, and quality.
• Collaboration with senior leaders across operations, finance, HR, supply management, and technology teams.
• Direct influence over data domains that impact major spend categories, systems, and operational performance.
• A role combining strategic planning, governance frameworks, and program leadership.
• Opportunities to drive measurable improvements in data reliability and operational efficiency.

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading master data management, data governance, or enterprise data stewardship initiatives.
• Experience guiding complex programs involving multiple stakeholders and cross- functional teams.
• Experience developing standardized definitions, governance frameworks, and operational data policies.
• Experience leading data teams and advancing adoption of enterprise data management practices.
• Experience translating business requirements into data models, governance workflows, and operational standards.

Requirements

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