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

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.