Project Manager Workforce Management

Sodexo Careers • North Bethesda, MD

12d • Remote

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Project Manager – Workforce Management who will be responsible for the successful delivery of workforce management projects that improve productivity, engagement, and operational efficiency. This role will oversee all aspects of project execution—including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, and communication—ensuring initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals. Our corporate division oversees the administrative, finance, human resources, information technology, legal, marketing, recruiting, sales, and supply functions at Sodexo. Holding a corporate role places you at the core of all Sodexo's operations. This is a remote role with the successful candidate residing anywhere in the United States. Occasional travel will be required based on business needs.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in issue resolution, risk mitigation, and project scope control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with workforce management and HR technology platforms (UKG preferred).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with strong relationship-building skills across business and technical teams.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, results-driven approach.
• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Nice To Haves

• PMP, CAPM, or similar certification preferred.
• Experience working in large, matrixed organizations (e.g., Sodexo or comparable) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project governance for small to mid-size projects, ensuring alignment with approved methodologies.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including Project POPs, Charter Lites, and governance reports.
• Lead workforce management projects through all phases of the lifecycle—initiation, planning, execution, and closure and define scope, objectives, and deliverables; develop detailed project plans and timelines.
• Support vendor selection, evaluation, and contract/SOW development processes.
• Collaborate with HR and IT to align system design with workforce strategy and compliance requirements.
• Assist in developing change management, training, and communication plans for new systems or processes.
• Coordinate project deployment and rollout activities with business and technical teams.
• Define and track pilot success criteria; manage pilot planning, rollout, and transition to business operations.

Benefits

• Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience.
• Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
• More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees