Senior Project Manager

Why you’ll love it here! + Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance + 401k+ Community Service Day + Spotlight Awards + National Sales Excellence Awards + CFSP Prep Certification Program   POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Project Manager reports to the Director, Project Managers Located in Irvine, CA Full-Time In Office/Hybrid   As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead strategic initiatives, managing projects from discovery to rollout implementation. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating flexibility, technical acumen, and strong leadership skills to ensure project success in a dynamic environment.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to changing scope or direction as needed. Collaborate with departments to understand needs and provide resolution options. Develop technical acumen related to departmental functions and technologies. Conduct project meetings, presentations, and training sessions. Provide documented weekly project updates. Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external clients. Partner with third-party vendors to deliver project objectives. Lead pre-project, recurring, and post-project meetings. Train incoming project managers as required. Process Improvement: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives. Develop and test project processes, presenting findings and recommendations. Create training content and disseminate information through marketing channels. Communication: Communicate project plans, timelines, and dashboards to stakeholders. Perform other related duties as assigned.   COMPETENCIES: Strong organizational skills with a process-oriented mindset. Effective interpersonal skills for collaboration with various functional areas. Integrity and ethical character with a focus on accountability. Self-driven and self-motivated with a forward-thinking mindset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional work ethic with a focus on achieving goals in a timely manner.   QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent military or practical experience. 6 – 8 years of Project Management or similar experience. Restaurant equipment and/or foodservice experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with enterprise software. PMP Certification preferred. Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Spark, InDesign, Illustrator, and Smartsheet is a plus. Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.   #PMIndeed