Project Manager at Whataburger in 300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903

Job description

• As a Project Manager, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives that drive business transformation and support Whataburger's strategic priorities. You'll bring teams together, align stakeholders, and guide projects from planning through execution while balancing scope, budget, timelines, and risk. Through strong partnerships and disciplined project leadership, you'll help deliver meaningful results that Make a Difference for our business and restaurants. You'll Serve with Heart by supporting teams and stakeholders through change, Win as One by fostering collaboration across functions, and Move Forward Boldly by driving progress, removing barriers, and turning strategy into action.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders and business leaders.
• Develop project plans and drive accountability for deliverables.
• Facilitate alignment across teams to achieve project goals.
• Manage project changes and assess impacts to timelines and budgets.
• Provide clear project updates, reporting, and documentation.
• Support vendor coordination, due diligence, and billing accuracy.
• Drive successful project outcomes that support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of project management or related experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Strong project planning and execution skills.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Ability to identify and manage project risks and dependencies.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting organizational change and business initiatives.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience leading business transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and governance practices.
• Experience implementing change management strategies.
• Experience working with external vendors and partners.
• Process improvement or continuous improvement experience.

Skills

Required

• project management
• project planning
• project execution
• budget management
• timeline management
• resource management
• risk management
• stakeholder management
• communication
• presentation
• prioritization
• organizational change support

Preferred

• PMP certification
• business transformation
• project management methodologies
• governance practices
• change management strategies
• vendor management
• process improvement
• continuous improvement

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