Austin, TX, USA
62 days ago
Program Manager, Operations
Favor is looking for a Program Manager for our Operations team to support H-E-B home delivery operations out of our Austin headquarters. Our Operations team delivers service excellence across our 3-sided marketplace—Runners (that’s what we call Favor delivery drivers), merchants (restaurants and stores), and customers—and regularly pilots and implements new processes and programs. We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to report to the Director of Operations, Continuous Improvement and manage complex external and internal projects. In particular, you will be focused on increasing capacity for the H-E-B home delivery business line through the development and implementation of new products and services, in close collaboration with the Product, Technology, and H-E-B teams. What You'll DoManage multiple, concurrent, and complex projects based on the evolving needs of the businessEstablish and execute go-to-market strategies for new products and servicesPlan and facilitate effective process improvement and change management initiatives across Favor and H-E-B eStore teamsPartner closely with Favor and H-E-B eStore leaders to understand key areas of opportunity and develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiativesCollaborate across the Operations teams (Quality, Onboarding, Pay, and Support) to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, drive performance enhancements, conduct analysis, and communicate to relevant stakeholdersCreate and manage project plans with clearly defined deliverables and resources and organize work streams, allocate resources, consider dependencies, track and communicate progress, and proactively identify obstaclesCollect input from relevant stakeholders and leaders to ensure alignment across teams on goals, plans, deliverables, and deadlinesWork with business owners to ensure all risks, issues, and dependencies are clearly identified, mitigated, and consistently monitored to ensure successful outcomesOwn agendas and action items for informative, strategic planning meetings to provide clear measurement of progress, analytics, team alignment, and effective reportingBuild and scale programs that drive strategic priorities from ideation to implementation, primarily through strong program management principles In partnership with business owners, continually monitor the effectiveness of initiatives and programs to ensure information sharing, and decision making processes are as efficient as possibleManage budget, usage, and performance of platforms and vendors needed to accomplish tasks and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectivesTravel locally in Texas up to 50% of the time, as neededSkills You HaveA bachelor’s degree in business, or equivalent relevant work experience5+ years of program management and/or operations management consulting experience, particularly in grocery/retail, delivery, or gig economy industriesDemonstrated experience creating and driving programs to deliver exceptional experiences to customers and constituentsStrong attention to detail and the ability to navigate complex, challenging problems and find creative solutionsAbility to build strong working relationships and rapport across all levels of the organizationProficient in Microsoft Office suite, Google Suite, Slack, Jira (or similar), and project management softwareA data-driven mindset and the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentialityStrong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlinesProject Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plusWho You AreYou are a process-oriented, empathic leaderYou have strong analytical skills needed to track, report, and provide insights on daily, weekly, and monthly metricsYou are a decisive and clear communicatorYou are an accountable self-starter who thrives in an environment with shifting prioritiesYou are excited to support the growth of a dynamic, growing teamYou are intimately familiar with project management software and principles Life at Favor
Where you’ll work: This is a hybrid role, meaning you’ll work from home roughly three days per week and collaborate with other team members in person at our HQ in Austin, Texas for the remaining work days. No matter where you work best, we foster an inclusive and flexible environment to support our workforce. 
Benefits: We offer premium health, vision, dental, and life insurance, alongside 401(k) options. We go beyond the basics, while also throwing in Favor delivery fee credit and H-E-B discounts! 
Paid time off (PTO): We offer unlimited PTO for salaried employees (that’s actually unlimited) and ample vacation time to all team members.
Learning and development: We encourage personal growth and education through Intern(al)ships and Learning Labs taught by Favor team members and external facilitators.
Community: Whether you’re an avid cyclist, dog lover, or Magic enthusiast, there’s a group for you here. We foster community through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), company-wide events, happy hours, and regular connection opportunities.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: At Favor, we believe that to be the best delivery app in Texas, we need to represent all Texans. We are committed to growing a team with different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and we are an equal opportunity employer. 
In addition, as a candidate, if you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process, simply let your recruiter know! Our talent acquisition team will work with you directly to ensure a smooth and delightful process.
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