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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project & Program Management (50%)
Translate portfolio transformation strategies into detailed project plans, workstreams, deliverables, and execution milestones.
Maintain program management tools, reporting, documentation, and status updates.
Track risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies across active projects.
Coordinate recurring governance meetings and cross-functional working sessions.
Produce executive-ready materials and support preparation of leadership communications.
Assist with process improvement initiatives and implementation of standardized tools and templates.
Maintain transaction files, diligence repositories, governance documentation, decision logs, and program records.
Separation Management Office & Portfolio Dispositions (30%)
Coordinate execution activities, information gathering, and deliverables associated with restaurant transactions and portfolio optimization initiatives.
Develop financial analyses, business case support, and scenario modeling for transaction evaluations.
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.
Support closing activities and post-close transition requirements.
Portfolio Strategy (15%)
Conduct portfolio analyses to assess restaurant performance and identify optimization opportunities.
Prepare analyses related to operating performance, unit economics, development commitments, lease obligations, facilities requirements, and technology considerations.
Maintain portfolio tracking tools, dashboards, and performance reporting.
Develop supporting analyses and materials for portfolio review discussions and leadership presentations.
Assist with strategic evaluation of disposition, acquisition, opening, closure, and rebranding opportunities.
Other (5%)
Support ad-hoc financial, strategic, and operational analyses.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather information and advance project objectives.
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.
Project management (PMO) and stakeholder coordination experience manifesting in the ability to work across cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent projects or workstreams.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate findings clearly to business stakeholders and prepare concise leadership-ready materials, executive-level presentations, and analyses.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, financial analysis tools, and project management tools (e.g. Asana).
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 4-7+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, transformation, finance, corporate development, project management, or related fields
- Project management and stakeholder coordination experience across cross-functional teams and concurrent projects or workstreams
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate findings clearly and prepare leadership-ready materials, presentations, and analyses
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, financial analysis tools, and project management tools such as Asana
- MBA or Master’s degree
Inspire Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Inspire Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Inspire Brands.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive health coverage, mental health support, disability insurance, and related programs are emphasized for support‑center and eligible management roles. Materials also reference options like HSAs and EAPs as part of a broad healthcare offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO is highlighted for support‑center roles alongside paid leaves such as parental and adoption assistance. Feedback suggests these time‑off elements are a core part of the corporate employee value proposition.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employee food discounts, on‑site amenities (e.g., gym, snacks, and similar perks), and lifestyle programs add tangible day‑to‑day value. Additional benefits like commuter options, financial wellness tools, and pet insurance further broaden the package.
Inspire Brands Insights
What We Do
Inspire Brands was founded in February 2018 with a vision to invigorate great brands and supercharge their long-term growth. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other – one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well-being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day.
