SAP Project Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/390535/1461790-4
- Location: Hybrid - London or Manchester based
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: Competitive salary
About the role
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).
- Extensive 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.
- Extensive 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
Competitive Salary
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.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Hybrid - London or Manchester based, United Kingdom
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