About this role
Duties & Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:
· Drive key strategic and operational initiatives from idea to implementation in support of delivering against our enterprise goals
· Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
· Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
· Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress, including senior leadership
· Develop practical and creative solutions to complex analytical challenges
· Build strong working relationships across the company in this highly cross-functional role
· Proactively identify, escalate, and mitigate risks, to anticipate potential challenges, dependencies, and opportunities before they impact business objectives
Qualifications include:
· Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, MBA and 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent management consulting experience demonstrating strategic problem-solving and project leadership
· Retail or restaurant experience preferred
· Proven experience seeing projects through the full lifecycle according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
· Extreme attention to detail
· Ability to navigate the organization and drive teams to results
· Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
· Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to understand Panera's business model through analysis that drives insight and action
· Expertise with Microsoft PowerPoint is required
· Skilled with analytical tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel)
· Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms is preferred
· Willing to perform analysis to drive outcomes and next steps
· Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
· Proven track record of coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects effectively
· Willingness to ask for help and leverage the knowledge of others to overcome obstacles
· Collaborative working style with a positive, can-do attitude; Enthusiastically contributes and takes satisfaction in team accomplishments
Working Conditions:
· Work involves approximately 5-10% travel and site visits.
· This position is based in Boston, MA (Newton/Weston area) and requires regular in-office presence
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans
Competitive Pay $104,942 - $125,930 annually
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