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Lead-PMO and Transformation @ Sodexo

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 Lead-PMO and Transformation

Job Description

Position title: Lead-PMO and Transformation

Reports to: Head of Group Transformation Model

Position location: Goregaon, Mumbai


The Program Management Officer (PMO) is accountable for designing, governing, and operating the portfolio and program governance architecture within the Group Transformation Model. The role ensures end-to-end alignment between strategy, roadmap, execution plans, financials, KPIs, and benefits realisation through structured governance, digital toolkits, and integrated reporting.


Job Purposes:

  • Own and operate portfolio and program governance aligned to the Group Transformation Model
  • Enable structured demand intake, prioritisation, and decision-ready leadership reporting
  • Architect and maintain compliant digital structures across roadmap and execution layers
  • Safeguard KPI traceability, benefits realisation, and financial alignment

Job Scope:

Financial: Multi-million Portfolio across Regions and Functions

Staff:

  • Individual Contributor role
  • Indirect influence across PMOs, Program Leads, Initiative Owners, Finance, and Digital teams

Relationships

  • Regional/Program PMOs and Transformation Leads
  • Finance Business Partners
  • Initiative Sponsors and Business Owners
  • TDDI Teams
  • Tool Administrators and System Owners

Scope: Global / Cross-Region Governance under Group Transformation Model


Main assignments:

  • Own and operate governance frameworks across portfolio and program levels
  • Facilitate business planning cycles, initiative intake, roadmap design, and refresh processes
  • Drive prioritisation workshops and demand-supply alignment sessions
  • Govern KPIs, financials, benefits, RAID, dependencies, and critical path
  • Translate Mission Letter KPIs into structured portfolio KPI frameworks
  • Ensure business case integrity including ROI, assumptions, cost, and benefit traceability
  • Architect initiatives across Execution Roadmap, Strategy Execution Plan, and Project Plan toolkits
  • Configure and deploy governance dashboards, automated workflows, and integrated reporting
  • Manage integrations with financial systems, Jira, Triskell, Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint and related platforms
  • Maintain system hygiene, access governance, lifecycle management, and architectural integrity
  • Coach PMOs, PMs and initiative owners on governance discipline and model compliance
  • Ensure documentation, continuity, and professional stewardship of the model

Person Specification :

  • 10 to 15 years of experience in Project or Program Management including PMO/PgMO environments
  • PMP, PgMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred
  • Hands-on experience with Smartsheet preferred, or Asana, Jira, Microsoft Project, Monday.com
  • Strong data visualisation capability including Power BI dashboard development
  • Strong governance design and portfolio structuring expertise
  • High financial acumen with understanding of business case development and ROI modelling
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
  • Experience managing cross-functional and cross-geography dependencies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to operate in structured governance environments while enabling controlled flexibility

Competencies:

The Program Management Officer PMO as a Service requires advanced portfolio governance expertise, strong financial and analytical acumen, structured problem-solving capability, and the ability to influence and enable stakeholders across regions. The role demands disciplined execution, architectural thinking, and professional stewardship aligned to Sodexo values.


1.Strategic Problem Solving & Governance Design Advanced

  • Identifies systemic portfolio and governance gaps across regions and programs
  • Designs scalable, structured governance frameworks beyond predefined solutions
  • Translates strategic objectives into measurable KPIs and portfolio controls
  • Verifies effectiveness through data-driven outcomes and continuous improvement

2. Client & Stakeholder Focus Advanced

  • Maintains structured engagement with initiative sponsors, PMOs, and Finance
  • Facilitates prioritisation workshops and governance forums
  • Provides exception-based, decision-ready insights to leadership
  • Ensures service continuity during planning cycles and organisational transitions

3. Financial & Revenue Governance Acumen Advanced

  • Designs business case, ROI, and benefit tracking frameworks
  • Aligns financial governance with portfolio decision-making
  • Establishes reporting mechanisms for cost control, value realisation, and performance tracking
  • Applies strong commercial and P&L awareness within transformation portfolios

4. Organisational Discipline & Execution Excellence Advanced

  • Demonstrates excellent time management and prioritisation across multiple governance cycles
  • Operates effectively under pressure and tight reporting timelines
  • Maintains system hygiene, documentation integrity, and data quality
  • Manages multiple dependencies and critical path risks simultaneously

5. Inclusive Leadership, Coaching & Capability Building Advanced

  • Coaches PMs and initiative owners on governance discipline and model compliance
  • Encourages structured thinking and accountability across stakeholders
  • Contributes to building a high-performing governance environment aligned to Sodexo values
  • Supports knowledge transfer, continuity, and reusable governance patterns

6. Communication & Professional Influence Advanced

  • Demonstrates highly developed written and oral communication skills
  • Translates complex portfolio data into clear executive narratives
  • Designs dashboards and reporting structures that drive action
  • Engages stakeholders with credibility, clarity, and structured thinking

Job Classification

Industry: Facility Management Services
Functional Area / Department: Project & Program Management
Role Category: Other Program / Project Management
Role: Other Program / Project Management - Other
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: Sodexo
Location(s): Mumbai

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Keyskills:   Program Management

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