Program specialist Jobs in Glendale, CA

License Program Specialist (Temp)

The License Program Specialist (Temp) is responsible for supporting cross-functional International and Domestic Licensing projects with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all initiatives are aligned with the International and Domestic Licensing Team's strategy and goals. This position works with the Senior Manager, Program Management Office (PMO), Licensed Operations Team, and Non-Traditional Real Estate Teams to help create new processes, provide data intelligence, and help maintain key relationships with International and Domestic Licensed Partners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborates on new international marketing openings and domestic new store openings in conjunction with the International Core Team, the Senior Manager, PMO, Real Estate team and Licensed Operations team. Administers a sub-component of the overall market opening, such as the timeline and interaction for store design involving Operations, Design, Equipment, and Marketing.
• Collects, maintains and analyzes reporting data to share with Panda's internal team and external partners to create solutions to better support and elevate the international and licensing businesses, including tools to optimize them.
• Participates and supports projects, logistics, and relationships related to international and licensing. Works closely with Senior Manager, PMO and provides administrative and project support to the Development function and International and Licensed Operations. Coordinates team meetings and other administrative support. Takes meeting minutes and updates bi-weekly meeting/presentation materials.
• Works on brand marketing materials that provide the Panda story and criteria for selection as an international or licensee partner.
• Works on international and license new store development packages and puts materials together for real estate approval presentations, under supervision of Senior Manager, PMO.
• Maintains and administers key database and reporting systems for International and Licensing Teams.
• Provides administrative project support to domestic and international teams related to Operations, new store openings, and portfolio management.

How We Reward You:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your Background and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, economics, international relations, hospitality
• Minimum three years of experience in a retail/hospitality environment
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: P2: $33.00-$46.50/ per hour

*Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You're Wanted Here:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.