The Manager – Portfolio Transformation is responsible for supporting execution of restaurant portfolio optimization initiatives, transaction activities, and transformation programs across multiple Inspire brands. Reporting to the Director – Portfolio Transformation, this role manages day-to-day project execution, develops analyses, coordinates stakeholders, drives accountability, and supports delivery of program objectives.
The role requires strong analytical skills, project management capabilities, financial acumen, process discipline, and the ability to coordinate work across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment. The responsibilities and designated percentages are subject to change from month to month as events arise and priorities shift.
Project & Program Management (50%)
Translate portfolio transformation strategies into detailed project plans, workstreams, deliverables, and execution milestones.
Maintain transaction files, diligence repositories, governance documentation, decision logs, and program records.
Separation Management Office & Portfolio Dispositions (30%)
Manage project plans, action item/RAID logs, milestones, and stakeholder communications across active transactions.
Prepare diligence materials, data requests, lease summaries, contract inventories, and transaction documentation.
Prepare analyses related to operating performance, unit economics, development commitments, lease obligations, facilities requirements, and technology considerations.
Assist with strategic evaluation of disposition, acquisition, opening, closure, and rebranding opportunities.
Contribute to development and maintenance of best practices, procedures, knowledge repositories, and playbooks/training materials.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field
Preferred: MBA or Master’s degree
4–7+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, transformation, finance, corporate development, project management, or related fields.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, financial analysis tools, and project management tools (e.g. Asana).
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 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.
