Associate Project Manager: Drive Cross-Functional Programs

Brinker International

Phoenix (site) (AK)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Life Insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with company match

Dining discounts

Onsite gym

Job summary

Brinker International in Dallas, TX is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support planning, execution, and coordination of programs. The role works with senior program managers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The incumbent will create project documentation, develop presentations for Sr. Project Managers and Business Leads, and coordinate meetings from ideation to launch while monitoring risks and timelines.

Qualifications

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 PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Publisher, Visio).
Strong ability to elicit internal and external support; strong intrapersonal and interpersonal skills; strong ability to work under pressure and short timelines, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines.
Travel‑approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

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 plan, 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 escalates 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.
Strong liaison between Sr. Project Managers and Project Team to enable efficient, productive solid work / deliverables for the organization.
Provide and seek feedback to ensure the best outcomes.
Convert cross‑functional conversations into actionable items, validate through completion.