Strategic Project Manager

Hissho Sushi is the second-largest sushi franchise in the country, proudly operating in over 2,600+ locations across 80+ retail partners, including grocery stores, universities, hospitals, airports, and more. Our franchise-first model is built on a foundation of operational excellence, innovation, and strong retail relationships. We are committed to supporting our franchisees and delivering exceptional service and products to our customers.

We are seeking a results-driven Strategic Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives that align with our organization’s long-term goals. Projects include large-scale strategic initiatives as well as operational projects including recurring or business-driven efforts that still require prioritization, resource management, and successful execution. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, can manage cross-functional teams, and has a strong track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives and operational projects across departments, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Translate strategic objectives into detailed project plans with clear milestones, responsibilities, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Effectively facilitate and lead project team meetings.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks, and resolve issues to maintain project progress and quality.
• Create and deliver regular status reports, executive summaries, and post-project evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and recommending solutions.
• Champion change management efforts tied to strategic initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and knowledge management for all strategic projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in project or program management, with a focus on strategic initiatives.
• Strong self starter with an ability to problem solve on one’s own.
• Servant leadership style with ability to adapt to various working and communication styles.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects with executive visibility.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• This role requires up to 10% travel.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree (MBA or similar) is a plus.
• PMP or similar certification.
• Experience using ClickUp.
• Experience in Consulting, Retail, CPG, or Food Service.
• Familiarity with agile and hybrid project management methodologies.