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Workforce Planning is a critical business capability for Inspire. The company spends a sizable amount on above-restaurant employee costs that underscores Inspire's need for precise, strategic management of workforce forecasting and resource allocation to increase value for the company and its franchisees.

As a Sr. Product Manager, you get to shape the strategy and vision for the solution and technology that delivers on Workforce Planning capabilities. You will be responsible for the end-to-end product lifecycle for all aspects related to platform implementation, change management, and ongoing improvements.

You will do this by collaborating with cross-functional teams, including business, vendors, other product teams, engineering, finance, HR, and business intelligence. The role focuses on delivering business value through enhancing operational efficiency, decision-making agility, and maintaining Inspire's competitive advantage in a dynamic market environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Strategy & Roadmap:

• Develop and drive the strategic vision and roadmap for Oracle EPBCS Workforce Planning solutions.

• Align the workforce planning capabilities with overall business objectives and enterprise technology strategy.

• Implementation Leadership:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Oracle EPBCS Workforce Planning modules, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment.

• Leverage a deep understanding of Oracle EPBCS, particularly Workforce Planning features such as headcount planning, forecasting, position management, and cost allocation.

• Ensure seamless integration with existing Oracle applications and enterprise systems.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

• Provide thought leadership on workforce planning methodologies, best practices, and system capabilities.

• Foster collaboration across Finance, HR, IT, and other departments to ensure successful adoption and utilization of workforce planning solutions.

• Process Optimization:

• Identify opportunities to enhance workforce planning processes, workflows, and system performance.

• Promote automation and standardization to improve efficiency and accuracy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 Year Degree

• 5 years of Oracle EPBCS, including at least 3 years focused on Workforce Planning

• 3 plus years of Product management experience working on enterprise platforms

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 5+ years of experience with Oracle EPBCS, including at least 3 years focused on Workforce Planning.

• Strong understanding of enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.

• 3+ years of experience as product manager preferably in QSR, Hospitality, Retail or CPG

• Proficiency in EPBCS configuration, including metadata management, business rules, forms, and dashboards.

• Familiarity with integrating Oracle EPBCS with HCM, ERP, and other enterprise applications.

• Proficiency in data modeling, automation, and reporting tools within Oracle EPBCS.

• Working knowledge of related technologies, such as SQL, EPM Automate, Smart View, and REST APIs.

• Oracle EPBCS or EPM certifications are highly desirable.

• Exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions, able to collect and synthesize information, making it relevant and actionable for key stakeholders

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage conflicts, and drive consensus.

• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset, capable of balancing short-term priorities with long-term goals.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Adept at change management and user training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Has experience in working in a matrix business environment driving collaboration, consensus, and alignment across teams

• Experience working with teams across geographies is a plus

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 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.