Director, Transformation

Director, Transformation

This position is a key enabler of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives development and execution.

The Director will be responsible for orchestrating the operationalization of Panera Bread's business transformation strategy, while continually evaluating the strategic priorities based on guest feedback, market information, and internal capability development.

• Drive the design, execution, and governance of an integrated portfolio roadmap and calendar with milestones, interdependencies, and clear ownership of workstreams aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Work with strategy leaders to develop an integrated transformation scorecard with relevant KPIs (financial, operational, engagement, etc.) and track progress, risks, 'workstream collisions,' and dependencies.

The Director will partner closely with Strategy Pillars leads, Enabling Function leads, and other stakeholders to create intentional cross-functional interlocks ensuring that initiatives are connected and paced, RACI's and stage gates are in place, risks are identified and communicated, and performance is visible for multiple audiences.