PMO Project Manager

In-N-Out Burgers, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 123,003,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Education Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

In-N-Out Burger in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the PMO and drive company-wide initiatives from initiation to closeout. You will coordinate communications across business units, lead meetings, manage risks, and ensure alignment with strategic goals using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methods.

This full-time role requires 3–5+ years in PM/PMO, a bachelor\'s degree, and a willingness to relocate or rehire eligibility; pay is $42.85–$45.00 per hour with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• PMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage company-wide projects from initiation through closeout
• Coordinate project communications across business units, executives, and external partners
• Facilitate and lead recurring project meetings; track action items and communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership
• Develop and maintain company-wide project documentation (Checklists, NDAs, SOWs, RFIs, RFPs, Change Orders) in alignment with INO PMO standards
• Apply Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies as needed
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies; manage change control processes and expedite company-wide impacts
• Partner with Portfolio team and cross-functional contributors to ensure value delivery and continuous support
• Support change management activities to ensure successful adoption of project outcomes
• Responsible for managing tasks and communicating effectively to all members of the project until it reaches completion
• Understand and drive the project’s timeline, resources, and scope
• Responsible for updating the project’s progress using various mediums (email, Teams, Asana, Jira, etc.), and prioritizing work based on the customers’ needs
• Help develop rollout materials and design presentations for update meetings/training with the project team

Skills

Project management

Agile

Waterfall

Hybrid methodologies

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Asana

Job description

Location:4199 Campus Drive, 9th Floor, Irvine, CA

Work Type:

Full-time

Department:

Business Operations

Description & Requirements

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger!

Are you a former Associate interested in coming back to In-N-Out Burger? Please see job opportunity details below for a Project Manager:

We have an excellent opportunity for an associate to join the Business Operations team, working as a Project Manager in the Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO Project Manager* will work in Irvine, CA and be a part of the PMO team, which helps manage In-N-Out projects and programs, to ensure they align with overall business goals. The PMO team drives successful execution of company-wide projects by coordinating timelines, resources, and communications across multiple business units. This Associate will report to the PMO Manager.

*Previous or Current employment with In-N-Out Burger highly preferred

*Former In-N-Out associates are strongly encouraged to apply

*Must be eligible for rehire if previously employed by In-N-Out Burger

General Responsibilities

• Manage company-wide projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, portfolio priorities, and INO PMO governance standards.
• Coordinate project communications across business units, executives, and external partners, maintaining transparency and stakeholder alignment.
• Facilitate and lead recurring project meetings; track action items and communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership.
• Develop and maintain company-wide project documentation (Checklists, NDAs, SOWs, RFIs, RFPs, Change Orders) in alignment with INO PMO standards.
• Apply Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies as needed.
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies; manage change control processes and expedite company-wide impacts when required.
• Partner with Portfolio team and cross-functional contributors to ensure value delivery and continuous support.
• Support change management activities to ensure successful adoption of project outcomes.
• Responsible for managing tasks and communicating effectively to all members of the project until it reaches completion.
• Understand and drive the project’s timeline, resources, and scope.
• Responsible for updating the project’s progress using various mediums (email, Teams, Asana, Jira, etc.), and prioritizing work based on the customers’ needs.
• Help develop rollout materials and design presentations for update meetings/training with the project team.
• Pay Range: $42.85-$45.00 per hour.
• Office hours in Irvine, CA: M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA’s, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans and Pet Insurance.

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

Qualifications:

• Previous or Current employment with In-N-Out Burger highly preferred
• In-N-Out Burger Store or Corporate Support experience preferred (previous or current): 2+ years
• 3-5+ years experience as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understand the impact that In-N-Out culture and business environment has on projects
• Ability to understand project requirements and drive projects forward
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various disciplines and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues
• Ability to work across multiple workstreams at the same time
• Ability to lead meetings and produce positive results

In-N-Out Burger plans to bring its west coast headquarters team back together under one roof by the end of 2029. After maintaining two Southern California office locations for many years, the company will permanently close its Irvine office in 2029 and once again headquarter the companies' western territory solely in Baldwin Park, California, where the company was founded in 1948.

Newly hired Associates in Irvine will be eligible to participate in the group move to Tennessee with relocation assistance or work from our western headquarters in Baldwin Park, CA, upon its opening in 2029. We are sharing this information early so candidates can make informed decisions while considering a career with In-N-Out Burger.

ABOUT In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger was founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, and remains privately owned and operated. Under the direction of the Snyder family, the company has opened restaurants throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Washington and Tennessee. In-N-Out Burger's menu has remained the same since 1948, and we have maintained a simple philosophy – serve only the highest quality product, prepare it in a clean and sparkling environment, and serve it in a warm and friendly manner. We have built a reputation for fresh, made-to-order foods prepared and served by friendly, well trained Associates.

In-N-Out Burger offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. Should there be a need, In-N-Out Burger will provide a reasonable accommodation to complete the interview process upon request.