Strategic Business Case Manager
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Job Introduction
Package Description
Competitive Salary plus excellent benefits
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:
- Flexible and dynamic work environment - hybrid working available
- Competitive compensation, plus bonus and flexible benefits
- Access to ongoing training and development programs
- Countless opportunities to grow within the company
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied
- Health and wellbeing incentives
- Reward and Recognition schemes
- Flexible working hours considered
- Volunteering days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life Assurance
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.
All offers are subject to full security clearance checks
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Job Introduction
We are looking to recruit a Strategic Business Case Manager to join our Project Management team, based in Belfast. This role is offered as a hybrid working position.
Reporting to our Senior Project Manager, this role will be responsible for working within property services leading the development and delivery of business cases.
The ideal candidate should have previous experience working in a similar environment and a degree or equivalent within building services, project management or similar.
It's a really exciting time to join Sodexo's Government Segment, we have recently merged our Justice Services and Government & Agencies business and are starting to bring to life synergies and focus, benefiting our teams and clients. Together we are a powerful combination of more than 11,000 employees and 600 sites serving 35 very high profile public sector clients.
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
- Provide leadership, guidance and advice to project teams on the requirements and development of the business case process from inception to completion.
- Support the Project Team to ensure the rigorous planning, development and drafting of multiple business cases, to tight deadlines including establishing work priorities and competing deadlines.
- Leading the production, execution and quality assurance of all business cases to ensure delivery of the client’s programme of works.
- In collaboration with internal colleagues provide oversight on business case development and approval timeframes to ensure compliance with RASCI matrix and ensure accurate records are held and reviewed.
- Regularly review plan of work to ensure necessary development briefs and business cases are in place to facilitate seamless delivery of projects
Provide support to internal teams in the development and quality assurance of development briefs. - Support OMT, CLT and the wider PPS business in the delivery of bid writing, report writing and business case writing and work to drive performance and best practice.
- Build strong stakeholder advocacy both external and internal to Sodexo.
- Highly regulated environment requiring exacting standards and attention to detail.
- Proactive, accurate and timely delivery of business case submission to facilitate client approval, ensuring high quality submissions and this will be evidenced through the % signed off at first submission or low number of business cases returning for re-authority.
- Completion of all contract obligations
- Implementation of effective reporting.
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements
The Ideal Candidate
- Educated to degree level or have a professional qualification although demonstrable track record and experience will take precedence.
- Significant experience, with a proven track record, in writing and delivering business cases/ bids.
- Commercially aware of project-specific finances.
- Working knowledge and understanding of Department of Finance requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively witcustomers, clients and employees at all levels.
- Demonstrable evidence of high levels of attention to detail in your previous roles.
- A can-do attitude with a positive outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple workloads and shifting priorities.
- Experience of working with Government contracts and Clients.
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative within a team environment.
- Team player and leader within own subject matter area.
- Proactive and resilient with the ability to overcome and work through challenges.
- Effective presentation and communication skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Experience developing and compiling business cases in a construction environment.
- Experience developing and writing commercial bid submissions.
- PRINCE2 qualification.
- Chartered membership of a professional industry recognised body.
- Line management experience.
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.
