Project Manager (SAP Scrum Master)

Job Introduction

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our team and help deliver impactful, cross-functional projects that align with our strategic goals. Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, you’ll lead the full project lifecycle—planning, executing, and closing projects on time and within budget—while ensuring high-quality outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.

In this role, you’ll act as a key link between technical teams, contractors, and business stakeholders, turning ideas into results that make a difference. You will oversee multiple projects ranging from £50K to £500K, ensuring successful delivery from planning to completion. You’ll coordinate internal teams and third-party partners, define clear objectives and timelines, and align each project with business strategy and compliance standards. Working within the TDDI governance framework, you'll manage risk, monitor performance, maintain strong stakeholder communication, and provide regular updates to decision-makers. Occasional travel to other Sodexo sites may be required.

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 

• Take full responsibility for the definition, documentation, management, and successful completion of projects. 
• Provide effective leadership to the project team and takes appropriate action when team performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
• Plan, direct, and co-ordinate activities to manage and implement projects from contract / proposal initiation to final operational stage including the transition into “business-as-usual”. Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities. 
• Select the relevant methodology and tools, using iterative techniques where appropriate, ensuring that effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained.
• Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholders.
• Ensure that projects are managed to realise business benefits.
• Support project control boards, project assurance teams and quality review meetings.  May be involved in aspects of supporting a programme of work.
• Support the TDDI Governance processes to ensure clarity and accuracy of all submissions to the appropriate committee / board.

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

The Ideal Candidate 

• Holds a professional qualification (PMI, APM, AgilePM, PRINCE2). 
• At least 5 years’ experience in a full lifecycle Project or Programme Management role, working across multiple dimensions, (software development, 3rd party applications, etc.), managing large complex projects and programmes.
• At least 2 years’ experience in delivering SAP projects, ideally following an agile or hybrid delivery methodology.
• Good knowledge of other best practice & standards such as ITIL, SDLC, ISO9000, ISO27001
  

Package Description

Starting salary of £56,000, with potential for increase based 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.  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

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.