Associate International Program Manager

Panda Restaurant Group; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision

On-site fitness center and wellness

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in California is seeking an Associate Program Manager to lead cross-functional international and licensing initiatives. You will coordinate with the PMO, define scope, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with team strategies.

This role emphasizes governance, data intelligence, and stakeholder collaboration across International Core and Licensing teams. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, a competitive pay range, full benefits, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business, Economics, or Finance.
• 5+ years of project management experience with increasing responsibility.
• Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Creates, executes and monitors cross-functional international project plans with documentation.
• Determines project scope and deliverables; oversees planning and resource allocation.
• Collects and analyzes reporting data for stakeholders; develops tools to optimize processes.
• Defines and manages project risk; communicates progress and changes to stakeholders.
• Maintains relationships with international partners and vendors; shares knowledge with team.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business/Economics/Finance preferred

Job description

Summary Of Job Description

The Associate Program Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional International or Licensing projects with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all initiatives are aligned with the International or Licensing Team’s strategy and goals. This position will work with the Senior Manager of Program Management Office (PMO) to create new processes, provide data intelligence, and manage key relationships with International or Licensing Partners. The Associate Program Manager oversees the creation of project plans and determines project scope and deliverables as well as resource allocation for multiple connected projects. This position will serve as the central hub for program oversight, governance, and support for Panda’s International Core Team and International Operations Team or Licensing Core Team and Licensing Operations Team

Job Responsibilities

• Creates, executes and monitors cross-functional international project plans including the creation of any required documentation. Provides project and business leadership.
• Determines project scope and deliverables. Oversees creation of project plans and resource allocation. Assigns responsibilities and develops timeframes to facilitate successful completion of projects.
• Collects, maintains and analyzes reporting data to share with key stakeholders (i.e., International Core Team, International Partners, Licensing Partners) to create solutions to better support each markets. Create and manage tools to optimize same.
• Defines and manages project risk and risk mitigation processes. Keeps stakeholders informed of progress, changes, and risks. Works with International or Licensing Operations Team to resolve new and ongoing issues.
• Communicates effectively with the International Core Team, International Operations Team, international licensees and partners, and vendors/consultants to build and maintain close relationships and evaluate alternative business solutions. Tracks and shares new knowledge with team members.

How We Reward You

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your Background & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably Business, Economics, or Finance
• 5+ years of project management experience with increasing program management responsibility, preferably in a restaurant business environment
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: P3: $90,000 - $126,500 / Annual

• Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Panda Strong Since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re Wanted Here

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].