Senior Manager, Strategy + Innovation

Aramark; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager to lead innovative brand initiatives and enhance consumer experiences. This role involves overseeing capital investment projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with corporate goals. You will manage complex projects, enhancing client satisfaction through creative solutions and data-driven insights. If you are a self-driven and innovative thinker with a passion for project management in the food and beverage sector, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven organization committed to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Experience with design development processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, development, construction, and implementation of new concepts.
• Collaborate with Data Science to measure sales results and assess viability.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Creative Thinking

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

**Job Description**

As a Senior Manager, you will work closely with the VP of Marketing Strategy + Innovation, Design, and Development to lead brand and experience initiatives focused on capital investment projects, premium services activations, and consumer-facing technology implementation. Your responsibilities include developing data-driven use cases, enhancing guest experiences, creating compelling presentations for field teams and clients, liaising with cross-functional teams, and managing project tasks, communications, and design development, branding, construction, and field implementation coordination.

You will collaborate with corporate teams (Data Science, Business Development, IT, Finance, Culinary) and field operation teams (General Managers and department heads) to ensure alignment with corporate and regional goals.

You will oversee all aspects of designated design and development projects, managing third-party creative firms, architecture firms, general contractors, and internal processes in partnership with the Business Resource Center, IT, and Operations.

Job Responsibilities

1. Manage design, development, construction, and implementation of new concepts and brands.
2. Exercise creativity and independent thinking to develop new testing programs.
3. Collaborate with Data Science to measure sales results and assess the viability of future rollouts.
4. Create field implementation guides and brand books for new concept deployment and scaling.
5. Work with the field operations team to ensure concept standards are maintained during rollout.
6. Support design and development efforts across the S&E business to enhance client satisfaction and consumer experiences.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Minimum of 6+ years of project management experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Experience with design development processes is preferred.
• Highly competitive, diligent, and innovative thinker.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple components.
• Self-driven, confident, and creative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Flexibility to travel up to 30%, including overnight stays.

Education

Details not specified.

About Aramark

**Our Mission:** Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we aim to do great things for each other, our partners, communities, and the planet.

Aramark is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We serve millions daily through food and facilities in 15 countries. Our goal is to develop talents, fuel passions, and empower growth. Learn more at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on social media.