Director, Innovation

TN 37087 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. Full Time, Employee Project/Program Management 1353932MON Cracker Barrel is born and bred in quality. In fact, quality is our way of life. You'll find it at the heart of our home cooked meals, and at the foundation of our growing success. Thanks to an exceptional team of hardworking individuals in over 570 locations throughout the US and our team of professionals at our corporate headquarters in Lebanon, TN, we have been voted by Restaurant and Institutions magazine as American's #1 family dining concept 17 years in a row. What does it take to have one of the best restaurants in America? It takes individuals who pride themselves on their strong leadership talents, demonstrate innovative ideas and have an unparalleled passion for their work. The Director, Innovation will direct large-scale innovation projects requiring wide/cross-functional integration. In this role you will be responsible for developing a business case and defining the project scope. Responsibilities also include: Directing assigned innovation projects from concept to conclusion using the Stage Gate project management system. Establishing, leading, and directing cross-functional project design teams. Overseeing all communications and development of project collateral including training and implementation materials. Presenting project proposal, progress, and results to Cracker Barrel leadership. Overseeing the project testing process. Collaborating with finance/accounting functions to build financial models, estimate returns on investment, complete project budgets, collect and analyze data. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree and 7 - 10 years professional/managerial experience in restaurant/retail management, marketing, product development or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient computer skills (Stage Gate, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) Excellent written and oral communication Strong organizational and prioritizing skills Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent leadership and management skills Strong teamwork and collaborative skills Excellent negotiation and presentation skills Able to initiate change and work autonomously QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Knowledge of Cracker Barrel restaurant operations Experience managing large-scale projects Employment opportunities at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. are open to all qualified applicants solely on the basis of their job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Qualified applicants are considered for all open positions for which they apply and for advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a medical condition or disability. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE