Senior Project Manager

Our Flavor — Why Whataburger

Whataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference.

Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready — to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly — we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.

Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex, high-impact projects and programs that advance Whataburger’s strategic priorities and deliver meaningful business results. You’ll partner with leaders across the organization to align teams, manage risks, and drive execution from planning through delivery. Success in this role means turning strategy into action, fostering collaboration, and ensuring projects create lasting value for our Family Members, customers, and business.

In this role, you’ll embody Whataburger’s values by helping Make a Difference through measurable business outcomes, Serve with Heart by supporting teams and stakeholders with integrity and accountability, Win as One through strong cross-functional partnerships, and Move Forward Boldly by leading change, solving complex challenges, and driving continuous improvement.

Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Lead complex projects and programs that support strategic business objectives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, resource strategies, and governance structures.
• Drive execution across cross-functional teams and stakeholder groups.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Facilitate decision-making and alignment with senior leaders and business partners.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Track benefits realization and ensure delivery of expected business outcomes.
• Lead organizational change management efforts to support adoption and readiness.
• Provide clear, concise updates for executives and key stakeholders.
• Promote project management, best practices and continuous process improvement.
• Coach, develop, and manage performance for assigned team members.
• Support succession planning, talent development, and workload prioritization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The Sauce — Pay & Perks

As a Senior Project Manager, you will receive:

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Bonus Program
• 5 weeks of PTO Starting on Day One
• Flex Weeks
• Paid Corporate Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
• Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents also eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
• Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
• Cell Phone Service Discounts
• Computer & Software Discounts
• Fitness / Gym Discounts
• Awards and recognition for all you do
• Retirement Celebration Program

What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience

As a Senior Project Manager, you must have: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 6+ years of project and/or program management experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Demonstrated success managing risks, dependencies, and competing priorities.
• Experience driving organizational change and business adoption.
• Ability to influence decisions and build alignment across diverse teams.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and governance practices.

Extra Toppings — Desired Experience

As a Senior Project Manager, we prefer you to have: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential.
• Experience managing enterprise-wide programs and project portfolios.
• Background leading transformational or large-scale change initiatives.
• Experience within restaurant, retail, hospitality, or consumer-facing industries.
• Proven ability to lead and develop project management team members.
• Experience implementing process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Advanced skills in resource planning, portfolio management, and benefits realization.

Where & How You’ll Work

This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on‑site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. In this role, you’ll have strong collaboration with leadership, across cross-functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast‑paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full‑time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.

Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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