Technical Solutions Manager (Remote)

Job Introduction

We are currently seeking a Technical Solutions Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the IT landscape for Sodexo’s government operational facilities.

What we are Offering

• Salary around £60,000, depending on experience.
• Eligible for 10% performance-based bonus.
• Eligible for flexible benefits with £1300 management fund.
• Permanent fulltime contract.
• Remote based with occasional travel to sites in the Kent area.
• Please view our attached benefits guide to see everything we have to offer.

Your Role as the Technical Solutions Manager

As a Technical Solutions Manager, you are the cornerstone of our site’s technical solutions, blending strategic insight with operational acumen to drive innovation and success. Your role encompasses a diverse array of responsibilities, each crucial to delivering exceptional service to our government contracts. You'll collaborate closely with the government departments, overseeing the support of critical applications that ensure the day to day running of our facilities. 

Reporting to the Contract Director, you'll manage relationships with internal and external system providers, driving innovation and excellence across Sodexo’s contract. This will involve building strong relationships with a variety of key stakeholders across the business, through providing expert guidance and advice, solving issues, or helping develop future strategies. You will also be heavily involved with the data and reporting, whilst ensuring compliance with risk management practices.

We have recently implemented multiple technical solutions to deal with recent workforce changes. Therefore, you will need to utilise your change management experience to facilitate and support the continued rollout of this tech, whilst responding to the complexities that arise through the change. Overall, this is a role where you will be dealing with a complex change program whilst managing complex relationships, all to ensure the delivery of our technical solutions. If you feel you have the talent and experience to excel in this role, then apply today!

Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential: 

• Extensive track record of experience in property systems and property finance systems.
• Knowledge of or experience with logistics systems.
• Excellent knowledge of existing and emerging technologies in the property or logistics sector.
• Proven ability to design technical architectures and integrate systems.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and prioritise effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a client-focused mindset and persuasive influence.

Desirable:

• Relevant degree and/or professional qualifications
• Experience with Yard Management Systems (PINC) and Computer Aided Facility Management (Maximo).

Whilst the ideal candidate would fit into the above points, we would implore applicants with the relevant transferrable skills to apply for this role, as you may still be a great fit!

Any offers made for this role are subject to you passing relevant security clearances.

Why Join Us?

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.