Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

At Brinker, we connect, serve, and give to create the best life for our Team Members, Guests, and community. Through our cultural beliefs, Brinker empowers its Team Members to positively impact our 4 Key Results : Bring Guests Back, Engage Team Members, Grow Sales, and Increase Profits.

Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer; we foster an inclusion environment that promotes respect, diversity of thought and success for all.

Job Summary

The Associate Program Manager plays a critical role in supporting the planning, execution, and coordination of various programs within the organization.

Working closely with senior program managers and cross-functional teams, the Associate Program Manager assists in ensuring that projects and initiatives are delivered successfully on time, and within budget.

This role involves a combination of project management, communication, and organizational skills to drive project milestones and achieve objectives.

Your Key Job Functions

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Create and maintain business presentations for Sr. Project Managers and Business Leads.
• Cross-functional coordination of meetings to bring initiatives from ideation to launch.
• Support Sr. Project Managers in developing detailed project plans, scopes and objectives, timelines, and status updates, while involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrate accountability by maintaining a high standard of service with exceptional attention to detail.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Identify and / or escalate project risks or roadblocks that could have potential impacts on project timelines.
• Manage the relationship with project teams and all stakeholders.
• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Act as a strong liaison between Sr. Project Managers and Project Team to enable efficient, productive work and deliverables for the organization.
• Provide and seek feedback to ensure the best outcomes.
• Convert cross-functional conversations into actionable items, validating through completion.

What You Bring To The Team

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University.
• 1-2+ years of project management experience or relevant experience; with examples of short- and long-term project management experiences.
• Proficiency with common industry development tools and software applications (MS Office, primarily expert level in PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Publisher, Visio).
• Strong ability to elicit internal and external support; strong intrapersonal and interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure and short timelines, managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Self-starter with strong organization skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload and project changes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate and influence effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical aspects of our business to non-technical business partners.
• Adaptable, able to deal with unforeseen obstacles in a positive and professional manner.
• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive team environment that promotes creativity, innovation, and accountability.
• Travel - approximately 10%.

Why Brinker

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical / dental / vision, life insurance, paid vacation / holidays, and 401(k) with company match and generous dining discounts.

Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for annual bonus potential.

Our campus includes an onsite gym plus opportunities to increase your wellbeing with onsite Yoga and boot camp programs. Work / Life / Fun balance in a casual and collaborative work environment! Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations.

Regular volunteer opportunities with our community give back programs.

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