VP, Digital, AI & Innovation, North America and Global Consumer Experience Products
Job Description
Role Overview
Success in this role requires strong strategic leadership, hands‑on execution, and the ability to influence across a complex, matrixed organization.
What You'll Do
- Lead North America Digital, AI & Innovation strategy by translating business priorities into clear roadmaps with defined KPIs, owners, and outcomes
- Own the global portfolio of consumer experience digital products, setting product vision, prioritization, investment decisions, and lifecycle management
- Drive cross‑functional execution, partnering with technology, data, operations, marketing, and business teams to unblock delivery and ensure successful deployment and adoption
- Build strong governance and stakeholder alignment across North America and global teams to enable fast decision‑making and shared accountability
- Lead and develop high‑performing teams, coaching product, digital, and innovation leaders while fostering a culture of execution, collaboration, and impact
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
- 10+ years of experience leading digital, product, or innovation initiatives at scale, ideally across regional and global environments
- Strong expertise in product management, including customer discovery, roadmap prioritization, adoption, and value realization
- Proven experience delivering digital and AI transformation programs in large, complex organizations
- Ability to translate ambiguous business challenges into actionable plans with measurable results
- Strong executive communication, influence, and collaboration skills across matrixed teams
- Experience leading and developing senior leaders and managers
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced certifications in product management, change management, or AI transformation preferred
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 Experience – 10 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 10 years