Panera Bread · 3 weeks ago
Manager, Deployment & Project Management
Newton, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $147K/yr
3+ years expPanera Bread is seeking a Manager for Deployment & Project Management to partner with program leaders in developing project management approaches for new products and processes in their Bakery Cafes. The role involves supporting project management processes, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring the successful implementation of initiatives that drive operational changes.
BakeryCateringFood and BeverageRestaurants
Responsibilities
Support and implement adaptive solutions for projects and initiatives, that require new behaviors, to realize the intended business outcomes: execute project management process, support learning objectives, implement communication and training plan & assets (in partnership with the internal Ops Services team), and uphold methods of validating adoption of necessary behaviors
Act as the subject matter expert and project manager on transformative projects that impact new cafe openings and operations. These projects may include new menu items or categories, new equipment, new processes, tools and systems, etc
Provide support for Café Development Programs, including coordination with other departments to ensure the critical paths are followed. Collaborate in developing the tactical change plan that incorporates effective operational methods to achieve desired behavioral outcomes
Resource development and/or editing of existing resources to support new/or changed products or processes for a variety of audiences, as the project moves through the development phases of testing to roll out. Cross departmental collaboration, to manage tactical projects on time and on budget
Coordinate with CORC Manager, Operations Documents & Resources for specifics on updating of materials on CORC prior to launch
Maintain team’s document master folders to ensure folders are routinely updated with most current and available files as changes are implemented in the field
Manage timeline(s) of the project management deliverables proactively
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by managing personal expenses within budget
Qualification
Required
3+ years of Panera Retail Café management experience
Possess superior organizational and time management skills while traveling for business
Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly technical writing
Able to work autonomously and manage to a deadline with appropriate urgency
Experienced in implementing training programs and materials that enable operational changes
Preferred
Ideal bachelor's degree or 3+ years' experience in project management
Company
Panera Bread
Panera Bread is a bakery-cafe chain restaurants offers a wide array of pastries and baked breads. It is a sub-organization of JAB Holding Company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$100M2017-04-05Acquired
2014-06-16Post Ipo Debt· $100M
1991-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Earl Ellis
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mark Shambura
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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