Director, Project Management - Operations & Mobilization

Director, Project Management Operations & Mobilization

Sodexo Live! Airport Lounges is seeking an experienced Director, Project Management Operations & Mobilization.

The Director of Project Management will provide strategic leadership and hands-on support for both new business mobilizations and existing business operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals. This leader will serve as a key partner to the VP, Premium Services and on-site operational teams, driving execution excellence and accountability across multiple workstreams.

This is a remote position with 75% travel.

Our airport lounges are dedicated spaces for passengers to relax and rejuvenate while awaiting their next adventure. Join our team of experience makers and food fanatics and be part of creating memorable experiences!

Incentives

Annual Incentive Plan

What You'll Do

New Business Development

• RFP & Presentation Support

Oversees the end-to-end Critical Path for proposal and presentation readiness, ensuring all deliverables are tracked and met.

Leads licensing and permitting processes with jurisdictional authorities (City / State / Airport), ensuring all compliance requirements are met before opening.

Existing Business Operations

Provides leadership to the Resource Management Team, ensuring effective deployment based on operational needs.

Directs Critical Path management for special projects, ensuring cross-functional alignment with Premium Services.

What We Offer

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. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include :

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Requirement : 7 years

Minimum Functional Requirement : 7 years in operations, client-facing roles, or related fields