Summary of Job Descriptions

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Project and Program Manager (“DEI Project/Program Manager”) is responsible for ensuring the implementation of all DEI initiatives and oversees the DEI Project Analyst, who researches and identifies best practices and development for the DEI strategic priorities and celebration events. In addition, the DEI Project and Program Manager is responsible for implementing systems for leveraging volunteer support from Support and Operations Associates, including DEI Council, Associate Resources Networks.

You’ll get a chance to:

• Develop, train, and oversee direct reports and other members of the team to effectively attain goals/MBOs for compliance projects, DEI initiatives, and legal operations systems.
• Coach team members to elevate their performance in support of company goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on DEI-related initiatives in support of Panda’s goals, including, development of structures for the DEI Council, the creation of Associate Resource Networks, guest speaker events, recruiting and retention strategy, etc.
• Develop system to manage and update the annual calendar of all CSR- and DEI-related events and activities and implements through the DEI Team, including Scheduling onsite/offsite meetings and activities.
• Manages the creation/preparation of reports and presentations for a variety of audiences, including senior leaders, quarterly newsletters, surveys, and other DEI materials.
• Responsible for oversight of the DEI analyst to ensure of analysis of insights on peer company websites, vendors, social media, and awards to identify DEI best practices and trends and share with stakeholders, DEI Council and Associate Resource Network, as applicable
• Responsible for sharing and strategizing how to impact of celebration events and meetings based on metrics developed.
• Runs DEI initiatives and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) events through the DEI Team, including monthly celebrations (Black History Month, PRIDE, etc.) as well as fundraisers, volunteer days, speaker series, and workshops.
• Support in committee meetings by providing project status updates and helps create and maintain internal documentation of the events, through the DEI Team.
• Develop and manage with DEI Analyst Panda’s Associate Resource Groups (ARGs), including but not limited to recruitment, content creation, and engagement measurement and implementation.
• Provide DEI Team support for activities related to DEI and related stakeholders.

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

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Your background & experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum three years of prior relevant experience
• Project management certification preferred
• Experience in developing and supporting Associate Resources Networks and other DEI accountabilities with demonstrated results in the area
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required training
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
• If hired, successful completion of annual store training.

Panda Strong since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,000 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 blossom, 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 prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and any other basis protected by the laws which apply where we operate. Panda provides accommodations for disabilities and religious observance purposes as required by law.