Project Manager, International New Market Ent

WHO WE ARE

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started.

1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings.

It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic.

We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

WHAT WE’LL NEED

We are seeking a Project Manager to be a key partner in a highly cross-functional and collaborative team, defining and driving our new market entry processes.

This role will have high impact on planning, managing and overseeing the process and project activities for new market openings.

This role partners cross-functionally within the organization, particularly with Operations, Development, Tech, Supply Chain, Marketing, and any applicable 3rd party representatives.

Clear communication and project planning is critical, as is a proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented style.

• Support new market entry from inception to completion. Including process and project management, schedule management, cross-functional communications and reporting support.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the NME processes, evaluating the successes and opportunities of each project from a process, timeline and quality perspective.

Iterate and provide feedback as necessary. Work to continually improve current processes and practices

• Quickly partner with and develop strong working relationships with all cross-functional partners, including market planning, marketing, ops, tech, supply chain and ops
• Manage all deliverables to achieve targeted dates and ensure successful opening by spearheading communications with cross-functional teams, operations and 3rd parties
• Identify and introduce new ideas and solutions to create efficiencies in overall new market entry practices. Drive process innovation and simplification for all end-to-end procedures with emphasis on identifying efficiencies, improving timelines and ensuring scalability
• Turn information gathered into results that influence current projects or create new / improved initiatives that drive results

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelors degree in Business Management, Project Management, Hospitality or related field preferred
• 7+ years of restaurant project management experience preferred
• Technical knowledge in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Power BI, Project Management software & ability to learn new applications
• Project management / Project planning
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and initiatives
• Able to communicate / present clearly to all levels of management
• Process & data analysis
• International experience a plus

WHO YOU ARE

HUMBLE : Embracing humbleness fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, where individuals prioritize the success of the team over personal recognition, ultimately contributing to a more cohesive and effective workplace.

HUNGRY : There’s a fire in you to keep pursuing excellence. You actively seek out challenges, set ambitious goals, and consistently demonstrate a proactive approach to tasks.

You have a desire to support Wingstop in our goal to become a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand.

SMART : Not solely based on intellectual prowess, but rather on emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. A keen understanding of others, communicating effectively and collaborating seamlessly.

SERVICE-MINDED : A selfless and dedicated focus on helping others succeed. Consistently prioritizes the needs of colleagues and the organization, willingly offering support and contributing to the overall well-being of the team.

ENTREPRENEURIAL : Takes initiative, a willingness to take calculated risks, and constantly searching for opportunities to improve processes or contribute to new ideas.

BENEFITS

FLAVOR PERKS :

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
• One paid volunteer day of your choice
• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
• Team member stock purchase plan
• Health savings or flexible spending account options
• 401k (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
• Pet insurance
• Education Assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

FUN IS THE BEST FLAVOR :

• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
• Work from home Fridays
• Discount on Wingstop gift cards
• Discounted onsite dry cleaning
• Discounted onsite car detailing
• Onsite game room and patio

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.