IT Project Manager - Cross-Functional IT (Café Openings)

Panera Bread; Newton (AL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Panera Bread in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional IT initiatives that support cafe opens and enterprise systems. You will guide teams, align IT deliverables with business goals, and provide timely status updates.

The role requires hands-on use of ServiceNow and Excel, strong communication with IT and business partners, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining organization and pace.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the Service Now program.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Conflict management to maintain team collaboration.
• Strong communication skillset for IT as well as business partners.
• Ability to adapt to changes within the department and organization.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Project management of cross functional processes in IT in support of café new opens.
• Review processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Advocate for the business needs as they relate to IT technology and software.
• Troubleshoot issues for resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments.
• Manage the time and capacity of all the project’s key players.
• Provide timely project status updates.

Skills

Conflict management

Strong communication

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Tools

ServiceNow

Excel

Job description

Panera Bread in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional IT initiatives that support cafe opens and enterprise systems. You will guide teams, align IT deliverables with business goals, and provide timely status updates.

The role requires hands-on use of ServiceNow and Excel, strong communication with IT and business partners, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining organization and pace.