Strategic L&D Programs & Projects Lead

Panda Restaurant Group; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision 보험

On-site fitness center

Discounts at Panda restaurants

Paid time off 15 days + 7 holidays

Education assistance and scholarships

Disability, Life and AD&D

Bereavement leave

Benefits for permanent full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in California is seeking an L&D Projects and Programs Manager to lead cross-functional learning initiatives from planning to evaluation, defining scope, objectives, and success metrics.

You will partner with HR, Operations, and subject matter experts to align learning solutions with business needs, manage risks, and drive scalable programs across our stores. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Minimum five years of HR/L&D experience with increasingly strategic project management responsibility, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Responsibilities

• Creates, leads, and monitors cross-functional L&D project plans, including timelines, milestones, communication plans, and required documentation.
• Determines project scope, deliverables, learning objectives, and success measures in partnership with L&D leaders, subject matter experts, HR partners, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Ensures consistency in L&D programs, processes, and learning standards across the organization. Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, recommending improvements that support scalability, sustainability, and alignment with business needs.
• Defines and manages project risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans. Keeps stakeholders informed of progress, changes, risks, launch readiness, and post-implementation follow-up.
• Communicates effectively with L&D team members, HR partners, Operations, subject matter experts, and vendors/consultants to build strong partnerships, align learning solutions to business needs, and share project updates, insights, and best practices.

Skills

HR/L&D experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Human Resources

Master’s degree

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in California is seeking an L&D Projects and Programs Manager to lead cross-functional learning initiatives from planning to evaluation, defining scope, objectives, and success metrics.

You will partner with HR, Operations, and subject matter experts to align learning solutions with business needs, manage risks, and drive scalable programs across our stores. Travel up to 40% may be required.