Business Excellence Strategic Project Mgr- R​/A

Restaurant Associates

Position Title:

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE STRATEGIC PROJECT MGR- R/A

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 /Year

Other Forms of Compensation:
Benefits + Bonus Eligible

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards – Best Places to Work. This is R/A!

We are seeking a Business Excellence Strategic Project Manager to lead cross‑functional initiatives that drive operational excellence and support key business objectives. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, results‑oriented project management professional with experience delivering enterprise-level projects on time and within budget. The individual will excel at stakeholder engagement, project planning, resource coordination, and change management while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Strong communication skills, the ability to build collaborative partnerships, and a proactive approach to risk management and process improvement are essential for success.

• Works with and motivates the team to achieve the project timelines and objectives
• Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develops full‑scale project plans and associated project documents, including resource needs
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations; liaises with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Defines project success criteria and disseminates them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle
• Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion and manages those expectations on an ongoing basis
• Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project
• Manages and monitors the project budget to ensure effective resource allocation, cost control, and adherence to financial objectives
• Determines and assesses the need for additional staff and makes recommendations as appropriate during the project cycle
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and the critical path
• Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises, and devises contingency plans
• Conducts project post‑mortem reviews and prepares recommendation reports to evaluate project outcomes, highlighting successful practices, areas for improvement, and lessons learned
• Assists in developing best practices and tools for project execution and management
• Assists with special project implementations as needed

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Three years of experience managing enterprise projects
• Experience in Hospitality Operations and/or support functions is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Monday, Smartsheet, and/or Microsoft Project
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with a positive, can‑do attitude
• Validated leadership and supervisory skills; demonstrated ability to lead, encourage, and empower teams
• Ability to work well under pressure as a key member of a fast‑paced team
• Able to operate independently as well as part of a team
• Client relationship skills
• Superb oral and written communication skills
• Manages and monitors the project budget to ensure effective resource allocation, cost control, and adherence to financial objectives
• Able to travel as needed up to 20% for site visits, mobilization oversight

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities,…