Senior Project Manager
About The Position
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead complex, high-impact initiatives that help Whataburger achieve its strategic priorities and deliver meaningful business results. In this role, you will partner across teams to turn ideas into action, align stakeholders around shared goals, and ensure projects are delivered with excellence from planning through execution. By driving organizational change, managing risk, and fostering collaboration, you will help Make a Difference in how we serve our customers and team members, Serve with Heart through strong partnerships and support, Win as One by bringing cross-functional teams together, and Move Forward Boldly by leading transformational work that shapes the future of the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 6+ years of project and/or program management experience.
- Experience leading large, cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making skills.
- Experience driving organizational change and business adoption.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
- Experience managing enterprise-wide programs or project portfolios.
- Knowledge of project governance frameworks and methodologies.
- Experience leading and developing project management professionals.
- Proven ability to influence decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience supporting large-scale business transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex projects and programs with significant business impact.
- Develop project plans, timelines, resource strategies, and governance frameworks.
- Drive execution across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
- Partner with senior leaders to align priorities and support decision-making.
- Oversee budgets, forecasting, and benefit realization.
- Lead change management efforts and adoption strategies.
- Ensure adherence to project management standards and best practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and delivery effectiveness.
- Coach and develop project team members.
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
- 5 weeks PTO
- Flex Weeks
- Paid Corporate Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
- Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
- Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
- Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
- Wireless Service Discounts
- Computer & Software Discounts
- Fitness / Gym Discounts
- Awards and recognition for all you do
- Retirement Celebration Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
