PMO Project Manager

In-N-Out Burger•Irvine, CA

20h•$43 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger! Are you a former Associate interested in coming back to In-N-Out Burger? Please see job opportunity details below for a Project Manager: We have an excellent opportunity for an associate to join the Business Operations team, working as a Project Manager in the Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO Project Manager will work in Irvine, CA and be a part of the PMO team, which helps manage In-N-Out projects and programs, to ensure they align with overall business goals. The PMO team drives successful execution of company-wide projects by coordinating timelines, resources, and communications across multiple business units. This Associate will report to the PMO Manager.

Requirements

Previous or Current employment with In-N-Out Burger highly preferred
In-N-Out Burger Store or Corporate Support experience preferred (previous or current): 2+ years
3-5+ years experience as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Understand the impact that In-N-Out culture and business environment has on projects
Ability to understand project requirements and drive projects forward
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various disciplines and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues
Ability to work across multiple workstreams at the same time
Ability to lead meetings and produce positive results

Nice To Haves

Former In-N-Out associates are strongly encouraged to apply
Must be eligible for rehire if previously employed by In-N-Out Burger
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manage company-wide projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, portfolio priorities, and INO PMO governance standards
Coordinate project communications across business units, executives, and external partners, maintaining transparency and stakeholder alignment
Facilitate and lead recurring project meetings; track action items and communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership
Develop and maintain company-wide project documentation (Checklists, NDAs, SOWs, RFIs, RFPs, Change Orders) in alignment with INO PMO standards
Apply Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies as needed
Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies; manage change control processes and escalate company-wide impacts when required
Partner with Portfolio team and cross-functional contributors to ensure value delivery and continuous support
Support change management activities to ensure successful adoption of project outcomes
Responsible for managing tasks and communicating effectively to all members of the project until it reaches completion
Understand and drive the project’s timeline, resources, and scope
Responsible for updating the project’s progress using various mediums (email, Teams, Asana, Jira, etc.), and prioritizing work based on the customers’ needs
Help develop rollout materials and design presentations for update meetings/training with the project team