ERP Global Transformation Director ()

The ERP Global Transformation Director is accountable for the successful delivery and governance of the global ERP transformation program. This role provides strategic leadership across multiple ERP projects and workstreams ensuring alignment with business objectives program methodology timelines and organizational priorities. The incumbent partners closely with Program Delivery TDDI Project Directors and business stakeholders to manage interdependencies mitigate risks and drive execution excellence. The role oversees program governance roadmap management and Control Tower operations providing real-time visibility into program performance deployment readiness and business outcomes across all regions.

Program Governance & Delivery Excellence:

• Establish and maintain ERP program governance delivery methodologies standards controls and ways of working in partnership with Program Delivery and TDDI leadership.
• Ensure consistent application of project management disciplines decision-making frameworks and performance measures across the program.

Strategic Roadmap Leadership:

• Own and steer the global ERP roadmap including planning milestone tracking deployment sequencing resource alignment and execution oversight.
• Ensure program objectives are achieved in accordance with commitments timelines and business priorities.

Project Delivery Oversight:

• Provide leadership guidance and support to Project Directors to ensure successful delivery of ERP projects.
• Drive accountability for scope schedule budget quality risk management and achievement of business outcomes.

Cross-Functional Integration & Dependency Management:

• Coordinate interdependencies across projects workstreams business functions and technology teams.
• Identify and resolve conflicts risks and issues that could impact program delivery ensuring alignment across the transformation portfolio.

Program Performance & Control Tower Management:

• Lead the ERP Control Tower function to provide real-time visibility into program performance.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards KPI reporting risk monitoring and deployment readiness metrics to support informed decision-making.

Executive Stakeholder & Change Leadership:

• Partner with senior business leaders technology teams and external stakeholders to drive alignment engagement and commitment to transformation objectives.
• Facilitate governance forums executive communications and organizational readiness activities to support successful adoption.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology Engineering Computer Science or related field. Masters degree (MBA or related discipline) considered an asset.
• 15 years of progressive experience leading large-scale transformation ERP implementation or enterprise technology programs.
• Experience overseeing global multi-country ERP deployments.
• Extensive experience managing complex portfolios consisting of multiple projects and workstreams.
• 10 years leading senior project managers program managers and cross-functional transformation teams.
• Proven experience influencing and leading through matrix organizations.
• PMP PgMP PRINCE2 Agile SAFe or comparable project/program management certification preferred.
• ERP platform certifications (SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics etc.) considered an asset.
• Advanced program and portfolio management expertise.
• Strong understanding of ERP implementation methodologies and deployment frameworks.
• Experience with project management tools dashboards KPI reporting and business intelligence solutions.
• Advanced financial management risk management and governance reporting skills.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and lead through organizational change.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale business transformation initiatives.
• English required (written verbal and presentation proficiency).
• Additional languages considered an asset given global scope.  French/English both verbal and written is a very strong asset

Additional Information :

What Makes Sodexo Different:   

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; its a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own addition we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability Diversity & Inclusion Corporate Social Responsibility and much more. View Sodexos latest awards here
• And so much more!     

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin race religion ethnic group age disability gender sexual preference sexual or gender identity status as a veteran or any other federal provincial or local protected class. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members customers clients contractors business partners guests and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals long term care facilities and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time