Sodexo
Facilities Management
GeneralManager-FMProjects
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“General Manager - FM Projects at Sodexo. Skills: Facilities Management, Project delivery, Team leadership, Commercial acumen. Drive strategic project delivery. Lead high-performing teams”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver consistent, high-quality project outcomes; Achieve operational excellence; Achieve commercial performance; Achieve client satisfaction; Position for sustainable growth; Achieve quality, cost control, and ROI outcomes
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years experience in Projects/FM leadership, Proven track record managing large-scale project portfolios, Proven track record managing high-performing teams, Commercial acumen with P&L responsibility, Experience in tendering, Experience in bid preparation, Experience in business development, Deep understanding of FM service delivery models, Deep understanding of integrated solutions, Unwavering commitment to Zero Harm, Exceptional stakeholder engagement capability, Exceptional influencing capability, Business case development skills, Executive communication skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities, High integrity, Professionalism, Alignment with corporate governance standards
Nice to Have
Facilities Management experience
What You'll Do.
Drive strategic project delivery
Lead high-performing teams
Shape the future of integrated Facilities Management
Lead the delivery of Projects portfolio
Lead the growth of Projects portfolio
Oversee Projects portfolio
Develop new non-IFMS opportunities
Establish Projects & FM Centre of Excellence
Lead a geographically dispersed team
Deliver consistent project outcomes
Deliver high-quality project outcomes
Drive operational excellence
Drive commercial performance
Drive client satisfaction
Position the business for sustainable growth
Champion Zero Harm culture
Embed Zero Harm culture
Lead development of operating models
Lead execution of operating models
Contribute to business performance objectives
Deliver against business performance objectives
Establish centralized Projects & FM Centre of Excellence
Lead centralized Projects & FM Centre of Excellence
Oversee a national Projects portfolio
Ensure quality across projects
Ensure cost control across projects
Ensure ROI outcomes across projects
Provide integrated project management expertise
Provide technical expertise across IFMS contracts
Standardize project delivery frameworks
Optimize project delivery frameworks
Standardize project delivery processes
Optimize project delivery processes
Standardize project delivery tools
Optimize project delivery tools
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with FM licensing requirements
Lead a team of 4 direct reports
Lead ~80 indirect reports
Coach high-performing teams
Mentor high-performing teams
Develop high-performing teams
Drive capability uplift across project teams
Drive capability uplift across operational teams
Build relationships with clients
Maintain relationships with clients
Build relationships with contractors
Maintain relationships with contractors
Build relationships with internal stakeholders
Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders
Support business development
Support growth initiatives
Deliver consultancy-led solutions
Simplify FM operational outcomes
Improve FM operational outcomes
Own financial outcomes
Focus on P&L performance
Focus on cost management
Focus on profitability
Partner with Supply Chain
Ensure compliant subcontractor arrangements
Ensure high-value subcontractor arrangements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Geographically dispersed team; Cross-functional teams; Client relationships; Contractor relationships; Internal stakeholder relationships
Communication Scope
Executive communication
Process & Methodology
Project delivery, Portfolio management
Full Job Description
Drive strategic project delivery. Lead high-performing teams. Shape the future of integrated Facilities Management. We are seeking a commercially astute and strategic General Manager – FM Projects to lead the delivery and growth of a national, integrated Projects portfolio across our Facilities Management (FM) operations in Australia. This executive role is accountable for end-to-end Project Management Solutions, including oversight of a Projects portfolio, development of new non-IFMS opportunities, and establishment of a best-in-class Projects & FM Centre of Excellence. Reporting to the FM Director, you will lead a geographically dispersed team to deliver consistent, high-quality project outcomes across a range of client accounts. You will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, commercial performance, and client satisfaction while positioning the business for sustainable growth. Leadership & Strategy * Champion and embed a Zero Harm culture across all projects and teams * Lead the development and execution of integrated Projects & FM operating models * Contribute to and deliver against national, regional, and global business performance objectives * Establish and lead a centralized Projects & FM Centre of Excellence Project & Operational Delivery * Oversee a national Projects portfolio ensuring quality, cost control, and ROI outcomes * Provide integrated project management and technical expertise across IFMS contracts * Standardize and optimize project delivery frameworks, processes, and tools * Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and FM licensing requirements across Australia People Leadership * Lead a team of 4 direct reports and ~80 indirect reports * Coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams with strong succession planning * Drive capability uplift across project and operational teams Client & Stakeholder Management * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders * Actively sup
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