Sr Specialist - Global Development & System Optimization

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn't like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you're looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand - We got you!

The Senior Specialist - Global Development & System Optimization plays an integral role managing company growth initiatives, with a key focus on the Build-to-Suit program and company led development including projects in the US, Canada and UK. The position is responsible for day-to-day management, cross functional coordination and documentation of active Build-to-Suit projects, including dispositions of company owned restaurants to Franchisees. The Senior Specialist will also be responsible for forecasting and financial analysis for company led development projects, dispositions and ad hoc System Optimization work. This position will have a dotted line reporting structure to the Director of Company Development.

Responsibilities

• Leads the cross functional alignment with Sr. Manager, System Optimization Finance, Legal, Construction, Development, Real Estate, Operations and Accounting teams to coordinate key milestones are being met for company led development projects, including, but not limited to: lease agreement/development agreement execution, project fee invoices/payments, financial review and approval, training completion and operational readiness to ensure a successful new restaurant opening.
• Serves as the point of contact for the disposition of company owned assets for both internal company stakeholders as well as acquiring franchisee. This includes cross functional coordination with Operations, Legal, Franchise Management, HR, IT and Finance to collect necessary due diligence. Responsible for leading the due diligence process, ensuring all legal documentation and financing requirements are met. Ensures relevant parties are informed in a timely manner to ensure a successful disposition.
• Manages all dashboards, reporting and project update distributions for all global company led development projects, including Franchise Dev Program, BTS and company development. Ensures accurate information is presented in a concise, executive level summary and is responsible for highlighting any project delays or required escalations.
• Supports the System Optimization team during Franchise Flip transactions. Ensures efficient collection of seller diligence items, financial mapping of franchisee financial statements, management of deal timeline and weekly transaction calls, collection of buyer diligence questions and facilitates the sharing of information between buyer/seller. Responsible for ensuring all transaction documents, including executive summaries for SLT members, reflect negotiated deal terms.
• Leads coordination between Franchise Recruiting, System Optimization, Operations and Franchise Management related to new franchisees entering the system through acquisition or development. Will manage the Approved Franchise Candidate pipeline, including recommendations on Financial capabilities of new franchisees.

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• BS Business degree or equivalent background.
• 3-5 years professional work experience preferably in a corporate environment with an emphasis in finance, real estate development, or legal.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication; ability to multi-task and prioritize; analytical, problem solving and trouble shooting skills; administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including competency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to balance workload while continually reprioritizing.

"Wendy's was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. * The target annual bonus for this role is 10% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance. Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com.*

NOTE: Wendy's benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy's benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy's retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws."

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Travel: 15%

Pay Range: $77,000 - $131,000 Annually