**Role Overview** **Sodexo** is seeking a **Workplace Management Lead** to support a life science client located in **Rahway, New Jersey** . As a  **Workplace Management Lead,** you will act as the strategic bridge between high-level engineering goals and global execution. Your core responsibility is to build and maintain strong processes and Client communication to ensure that both CAD and Occupancy Planning & Move Management team are delivering in alignment with Client expectations. Additionally, your role is to maintain technical excellence and operational efficiency across a distributed workforce, ensuring that both local and remote teams produce high-quality, standardized deliverables. Last, you will oversee the collaboration between the CAD teams and OPMM **(** **Occupancy Planning & Move Management)** team. Seamless processes with client CAFM (FM Systems) implementation are also under your responsibility. **What You'll Do** + Lead global client engagement and ensure compliance with organizational standards. + Manage and develop onshore and offshore design teams, driving performance and productivity. + Establish and enforce CAD standards and oversee QA/QC for all technical deliverables. + Manage PLM/PDM systems to maintain data integrity and a single source of truth. + Oversee global resource planning, workload balancing, and departmental budget. + Mitigate delivery risks and improve cross-regional collaboration. + Drive innovation through emerging technologies (AI, Generative Design, Digital Twins) and align technical roadmaps with business growth. **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: + Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs + 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions + Paid Time Off and Company Holidays + Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. **What You Bring** + Minimum 7 years of **Workplace Management experience with strong expertise in CAD, Occupancy Planning, and Move Management.** + Advanced **knowledge of CAD drawing standards, space documentation, and technical design coordination.** + Proven experience managing client relationships, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards. + Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across multiple organizations and global teams to drive collaboration and project success. + Strong financial acumen, including budget management, cost control, forecasting, and resource planning. **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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) . **Qualifications & Requirements** Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience – 5 years Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years **Location** _US-NJ-RAHWAY_ **System ID** _986549_ **Category** _Facilities_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ _Exempt_ **Posted Range** _$120190 to $155540_ **Company : Segment Desc** _CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)_ _On-Site_