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    Sodexo

    Facilities Services

    General Manager - FM Projects | Monday to Friday 38hrs | Balcatta Support Centre

    Western Australia, AustraliaOn-SiteFull-time10+ yrs experiencePosted 3mo ago
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    Job description

    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 support business development, tenders, and growth initiatives
    • Deliver consultancy-led solutions that simplify and improve FM operational outcomes

    Commercial Performance

    • Own financial outcomes with strong focus on P&L performance, cost management, and profitability
    • Support sales growth through bid development, pricing strategy, and solution design
    • Partner with Supply Chain to ensure compliant, high-value subcontractor arrangements

    You are a seasoned Projects leader with strong Facilities Management experience and the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

    Essential Experience & Capability

    • Minimum 10+ years’ experience in Projects and/or Facilities Management leadership roles
    • Proven track record managing large-scale project portfolios and high-performing teams
    • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated P&L responsibility
    • Experience in tendering, bid preparation, and business development
    • Deep understanding of FM service delivery models and integrated solutions

    Leadership & Personal Attributes

    • Unwavering commitment to Zero Harm and safety leadership
    • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
    • Strong business case development and executive communication skills
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
    • High integrity, professionalism, and alignment with corporate governance standards
    • Lead a national, high-value portfolio with significant strategic impact
    • Be part of a business committed to innovation, safety, and operational excellence
    • Shape the future of integrated FM and project delivery across Australia
    • Work alongside industry leaders in a collaborative, high-performance culture

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Sodexo

    Sodexo provides facilities maintenance services.

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