Maximo Programme Manager

Job Introduction

Sodexo are recruiting a Programme Manager that ideally has experience understanding and working with the Maximo system or another CMMS. You will manage the Maximo programme deployment to Unilever global sites (c.150); effectively lead and cooperate with highly capable in-Country technical services teams to deliver against the strategic objectives for the programme and be the first point of contact for the programme deployment within the Account and provide technical direction and expertise for the system to the operating regions. This role would ideally suit candidates that have some experience of system deployment (ideally internationally); facilities management and operational understanding. You must also be flexible to travel globally. This role is a 12 months FTC that offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Role Responsibility

Identify contract pre-conditions for each site:

• Data standards
• Reporting requirements
• Standard operating processes
• Contract scope and SLAs by site including the detailed overview of the site structure and operational model

Closely follow the site deployment in cooperation with the Country teams:

• Delivered on time with regular progress reviews and updates
• Provide sign off for all account and contractual requirements for each site set up
• Arbitrate on local country/site requirements where they have the potential to affect the wider programme
• Ensure all users are trained and capable of using the system

Assess, manage and mitigate risks relevant to the deployment of the programme to guarantee the successful delivery at site level

Ensure a timely escalation process and facilitate decision making through relevant data and trends

Responsible to ensuring legal compliancy at all levels

Pioneer the use of best-practice project management throughout the regions to ensure achievement against all contractual business plans

Manage relationships and key interfaces with the client and the clients' key decision makers

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Proven track record of initiating and leading demanding business change programmes
• Knowledge of CMMS and previous experience on their deployment
• Implementation of commercially viable solutions based on rigorous understanding of client needs and price products/services accordingly
• Exceptional client relationship management skills
• Client business language is English – therefore must have excellent oral and written English; influencing and facilitation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – in particular, excellent working knowledge of Excel
• Flexibility – this is a global system and deployments are happening in all major time zones

Desirable

• Other relevant European language would be an advantage
• Proven track record of having managed projects in an international environment
• Working knowledge of Maximo and PAS55/ISO55000 would be a clear advantage

About the Company

Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 36,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions. 

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, Sodexo delivers a diverse range of services from catering, cleaning, reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling clients to focus on their core business.

Please note a DBS maybe will be required