Job Information
Chick-fil-A Sr. Project Lead, Project Rollouts in Atlanta, Georgia
Overview
TheRollout Sr. Project Lead’s primary responsibility is to lead, influence, consult, and direct various highly complex, time sensitive and business critical restaurant equipment programs and initiatives. Specifically, the role will focus on implementing and managing various equipment roll-outs, organizational process changes, equipment R&D projects and facility improvement projects. They will also serve as the primary interface to key business leaders, internal staff and valued business partners.
Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.
Responsibilities
Communication owner for Rollouts Team, Restaurant Development, internal staff, and business partners for multiple, complex projects and initiatives.
Independently lead and manage highly complex, time sensitive and business critical corporate restaurant equipment roll-outs and retrofits with specific responsibilities of developing project scope & plan, budget management, RFP’s, vendor/contractor qualification and selection, and communication strategy development.
Lead numerous projects with significant business impact and act as a representative of Restaurant Development
Accountable for the execution success (timeline, budget, Operator experience) of project
Accountable to develop a custom execution strategy for project individual projects, working with many stakeholders for alignment and support
Lead various departments and partners in the research and development for equipment projects.
Define and document equipment procurement and logistics requirements and processes for corporate equipment initiatives (store installation, operational requirements, logistics strategies).
Work with outsourced partners to communicate and ensure equipment requirements and specifications are coordinated across all Chick-fil-A departments.
Forecast equipment procurement needs for chain-wide rollouts and communicate with appropriate vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers.
Develop strong knowledge of restaurant equipment including how the various components function within the overall restaurant environment and act as a resource to others
Work alongside leadership to build team strategy and process enhancement for how Test & Rollouts does their work
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
5 years of professional work experience
Strong project management & communication skills
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint)
Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Strong analytical & problem solving skills
Ability to take initiative, recognize needs, and act without prompting from supervisor
Self-motivated for continuous improvement of personal skills and business systems
Preferred Qualifications
7-10 years of professional work experience
Bachelor's Degree with a concentration Business, Engineering, Design, Construction, Project Management, or other Technical Field of Study
Technical knowledge and experience in the area of equipment, construction, and/or facilities management
Experience in a retail/restaurant environment
Chick-fil-A, Inc. or Chick-fil-A Restaurant experience
Minimum Years of Experience
5
Travel Requirements
20%
Required Level of Education
Bachelor's Degree
Requisition ID2024-16757
Job FunctionRestaurant Development
Position TypeExperienced Professionals
Posting Location : LocationUS-GA-Atlanta