[Hiring] Project Manager, New Shop Openings @Potbelly (Potbelly Corporate)

Role Description

This position owns the New Shop Opening (NSO) process and cross-functional alignment from construction start to opening day. They will represent the voice of company training & operations by providing key operational strategy, execution, measurement, and continuous improvement. This position will also manage shop closure communications and coordination. This person will be involved in the development and execution of multiple projects in all phases, identifies gaps and issues in a forward-thinking manner and mitigates as needed to successfully deliver each project to the organization. They will be an integral part of developing and designing process improvements and systems that scale. This role will be responsible for taking feedback from cross-functional teams, Dream Team members, and Franchisees to create a repeatable and operationally sound process. This person will have project management experience and will closely work with all levels of operations and support center teams.

Qualifications

• Must represent The Potbelly WAY and Our Values, including Leadership Traits
• Must have project management experience
• Potbelly knowledge and experience preferred
• Franchise business knowledge and experience preferred
• Demonstrated strong coaching, relationship building, and influencing skills
• Able to handle multiple priorities, and manage multiple project details
• Must be a results-oriented leader who demonstrates Good Vibes
• Attention to detail and accuracy required, excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and uncertain construction timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including coaching and influencing others
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and others
• Smartsheet and FranDash experience preferred

Requirements

• Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 45 to 55 hours a week
• Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data
• Must be able to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues in the field
• Must be able to communicate heavily through telephone, e-mail and in-person communications
• Must be able to travel as necessary to support new shop openings and other projects

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Retirement Savings 401(k) WITH company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Discount Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Career growth opportunities