Sr. Manager, Product Management

Sr. Manager, Product Management Duties & Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to: · Drive key strategic and operational initiatives from idea to implementation in support of delivering against our enterprise goals · Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner · Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan · Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress, including senior leadership · Develop practical and creative solutions to complex analytical challenges · Build strong working relationships across the company in this highly cross-functional role · Proactively identify, escalate, and mitigate risks, to anticipate potential challenges, dependencies, and opportunities before they impact business objectives Qualifications include: · Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, MBA and 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent management consulting experience demonstrating strategic problem-solving and project leadership · Retail or restaurant experience preferred · Proven experience seeing projects through the full lifecycle according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline · Extreme attention to detail · Ability to navigate the organization and drive teams to results · Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to tailor messaging to different audiences · Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to understand Panera's business model through analysis that drives insight and action · Expertise with Microsoft PowerPoint is required · Skilled with analytical tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel) · Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms is preferred · Willing to perform analysis to drive outcomes and next steps · Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and ambiguity · Proven track record of coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects effectively · Willingness to ask for help and leverage the knowledge of others to overcome obstacles · Collaborative working style with a positive, can-do attitude; Enthusiastically contributes and takes satisfaction in team accomplishments Working Conditions: · Work involves approximately 5-10% travel and site visits. · This position is based in Boston, MA (Newton/Weston area) and requires regular in-office presence Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Competitive Pay $104,942 - $125,930 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. Newton Support Center