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The Senior Director, Transformation is a critical role within Inspire’s Commercial organization (Data & Analytics, Demand Generation, Digital Guest Experience, Product, Communications). The position will lead the Transformation team - driving strategic planning across Commercial and Inspire more broadly, developing and operationalizing cross-functional strategic, transformational initiatives and process improvements, and supporting enterprise executive agendas and operations. Critical to establish influence, trust and strong business relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders. High exposure role with immediate impact to organization and overall performance of Commercial team. Best suited for strategic athlete, comfortable with ambiguity and a fast pace.
This position sits in our Atlanta Support Center, with an expectation to be onsite 80% of the time.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Leadership in driving Inspire’s strategic planning; aid in defining, coordinating, prioritizing and facilitating strategic objectives across Inspire as we deliver upon our vision
Inclusive of OKR planning across enterprise
Strategic Initiatives: Partner with cross-functional partners in driving alignment, prioritization, coordination / interdependencies, resources and identifying risks of Commercial activities
Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables for strategic initiatives
Commercial Change Management: Facilitate development and innovate solutions for transformation program strategy, governance, communications and ways of working across Commercial / Brands
Identify, analyze, and evaluate existing business processes, systems, and workflows to identify areas for improvement and optimization
Business Operations: Develop executive-level documents and manage leadership and operating committee discussions
Education And Experience Qualifications
Required Minimum: 4 year degree
Minimum 10+ experience in
Strategic role at a large consumer brand, technology company
Top-tier consulting firm with focus on consumer
Investment banking
Required Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities
Exceptional interpersonal skills with at all levels, across multiple functions, and drive participation and collaboration. Demonstrated ability in working with key executives and stakeholders to solve and drive business outcomes
Strong project management skills in cross functional environments
Experience in business model or process improvements, with understanding of digital ways of working preferred
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; comfortable with P&L workings
Excellent organizational abilities, including managing complex priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently. A self-starter that takes ownership of tasks and drives them forward without constant supervision
Enjoys seeing impact of work in the organization, highly motivated and comfortable with ambiguity
Thrives working in a fast-paced, constantly iterating environment. Flexibility and adaptability are key traits for success in this role
Maverick approach to work, sense of humor, and intellectual curiosity with a passion for technology, analytics, digital and ways of working trends
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Restaurants
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