Executive Director, Infrastructure (P1-1662460-1)

Summary of Job Description:

The Executive Director, Infrastructure & QA position is responsible for on premises and cloud infrastructure within IS, including systems, network, telephony, virtual infrastructure, database, and storage. This position is also accountable for the management and strategic direction of the internal QA team.The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and guidance to support the company's growth and oversees implementation to achieve process improvements in collaboration with the Vice President, IS.This position leads a team of professionals and leaders, elevating their performance to support the company's growth strategies.

You'll get a chance to:

• Mentor and develop IS leaders (Managers and Directors to increase their business knowledge and technical skills)
• Lead the QA and Infrastructure teams to ensure effective QA utilization and accuracy and cost effective infrastructure development.
• Develop and coach QA and Infrastructure associates directly or through subordinate leaders to improve their performance and expand their capabilities.
• Ensure the stability and security of existing infrastructure while providing guidance for capacity planning.
• Manage the infrastructure spending and implements solutions to balance operational needs with effective cost management.
• Oversee and ensure effective management of cloud and infrastructure service providers.
• Build strong relationships with Operations leadership through strategic communications.
• Build and strengthen relationships within the infrastructure domain outside the company to learn and share with peers at other companies.
• Develop, enroll and execute a vision for future technical needs in alignment with the evolving business environment.

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 in computer-related field required
• Minimum twelve to fifteen years of IS experience with increasing management responsibility, preferably 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: M5: $205,000 - $288,000 / Annual

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

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ADA Statement:

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 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:

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

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 accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.