Continuous Improvement Global Projects Lead

Continuous Improvement Global Projects Lead
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

In 1966, in Marseilles, while the world was talking about Star Trek , Sodexo was serving its first customers, launching our journey in

Quality-of-Life Services , led by the visionary Pierre Bellon.

Since then, we have continued to grow, providing essential everyday solutions and improving the lives of millions worldwide. Supported by

400, 000 dedicated colleagues in 64 countries , we keep expanding and innovating.

About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)

Portugal is no exception! 7 years ago, we established

Sodexo Business Services (SBS) , our shared service center. Here, you will have the opportunity to join various

Financial teams

such as

Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data , supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.

Join Us!

We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.

Opportunity: Continuous Improvement Global Projects Lead

Sodexo’s finance
- office activities are centralized in four Finance Shared Service Centers (SSCs): Bogotá, Porto Alegre, Porto, and Mumbai.

The Porto SSC has led Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives for several years, focusing on optimizing and harmonizing Finance SSC activities across O2C, R2R, P2P, MDM, and EPM processes.

In October 2023, the Global Projects area within the CI team was established to serve a broader scope beyond Porto’s finance operations. With the current department lead stepping down, we are seeking a new leader to manage and develop a
- performing team, driving global,
-
- end improvement projects supporting the GBS organization and future transitions to Porto.

What will you do?

Team Leadership & Development

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of project managers and CI professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Project Leadership

Lead and coordinate the project management team, ensuring effective task allocation and resource management.

Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of
- quality outcomes.

Facilitate clear communication among team members and stakeholders.

Oversee change management, stakeholder engagement, and comprehensive project documentation/reporting.

Process Improvement

Investigate
- specific activities impacting
-
- end process performance.

Identify improvement opportunities, support solution design, and prioritize initiatives bridging finance and supply processes.

Lead diagnostic projects, including root cause analysis and the development of actionable recommendations.

Solution Design

Drive solution design and action planning through workshops with multidisciplinary teams.

Strategic Initiatives

Help developing GBS organization namely supporting clients to identify best initiatives relevant for strategical service quality and efficiency improvements.

Support GBS in the scoping exercises for projects selection and score, to prioritize and manage projects pipeline.

Support the Botticelli project (Sodexo Legal Entity Reduction) under CFO sponsorship:

Continuous Support

Undertake additional actions to maximize the impact of SSC Continuous Improvement.

What you'll need to succeed? :

Fluent in English

(French or German is a plus)

8+ years of professional experience , including

3+ years in project management

Engineering or Management background

preferred

Advanced knowledge of

Continuous Improvement / Lean methodologies

(Green, Yellow, or Black Belt preferred)

Proficient in

Lean and
- solving tools

(VSM, PDCA, SIPOC, A3, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, 5S, etc. )

Strong understanding of

process logic, value stream optimization, and process improvement

Proven ability to

lead, manage, and develop teams

while building alignment among diverse stakeholders

Familiarity with

accounting, finance, supply chain, or operations processes

Experience working in

large multinational environments , ideally with

finance exposure

Strong

analytical mindset , with proven experience in

data analysis, KPI development, and reporting

Knowledge of

SAP ECC and S/4HANA , and experience with

Power BI, Power Query, VBA, or Smart
Sheet

(is a plus)

Excellent

communication and presentation skills , with the ability to engage and influence at all organizational levels

Organized, analytical, and
- oriented , with strong critical thinking and
- solving abilities

Adaptable and curious , eager to learn across different business contexts and processes

Resilient, proactive, and positive , thriving in dynamic and changing environments

Collaborative and supportive team player , comfortable working under pressure

Motivated by international work

and aligned with

Sodexo’s values

Willingness to travel occasionally

What we have to offer you?

Hybrid working model;

Flexible working hours;

Health & Life Insurance;

Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;

Additional Days off: extra vacation day, employee’s birthday, volunteering day;

More than 6000 free online courses;

Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;

Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;

Several internal activities aiming to promote our team´s wellbeing.

Apply now! Send your CV to

Recruitment. SBS. Portugal@sodexo.com

with the job title in the subject line. Explore all our career opportunities here: Sodexo Careers.

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Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Sodexo is committed to creating a

diverse and inclusive

work environment and is proud to be an

equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

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