Project Manager

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

Project Manager

Location: St. Louis, MO (hybrid)

Job Purpose

The Enterprise Implementation & Integration Team seeks a cross-functional project manager to lead various IT teams and their processes in support of business initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Qualifications include:

• 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

Working Conditions

• Required travel -

Physical Requirements

• While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk hear & use hands and fingers to operate keyboards.

Direct Reports

• This position will have approximately.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Competitive Pay $78,211 - $93,853 annually

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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