Sr Specialist - Strategic Development & GIS - The Wendy's Company

Overview:

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you!

 

It is an exciting time to join The Wendy’s Company. Wendy's and its franchisees operate over ~7,200 restaurants in more than 30 countries and U.S. territories with a vision of becoming the world’s most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. New market expansion and further development within existing markets will continue to be dominant drivers of Wendy’s worldwide strategy over the coming years.

 

As a member of the Global Strategic Development & Analysis team, the Sr Specialist –  US Strategic Development & GIS will help analyze data and drive strategy for new restaurant development. In this position, you will report to the Manager of GIS and play a critical role in establishing how data is accessed, organized, and analyzed to meet business partner needs and deliver insights across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with IT/BI team to develop, maintain, and administer ArcGIS Enterprise. Applies GIS patches and updates; validates GIS applications after system maintenance or server updates. Serves as the technical expert for ArcGIS Enterprise. Partners with IT to create, implement and maintain critical GIS integrations to assist global development in tracking and managing data related to new unit restaurant growth.
• Creates and maintains web applications and reporting templates for use by the broader global development team. Works with peers to evaluate tool requirements and leads the development and refinement of those geospatial tools and templates. Uses geographic knowledge to analyze large geospatial data sets and develops the methods to translate the data and analyses to answer business questions.
• Manages the organization and storage of all spatial data within the Enterprise GIS. Works with manager and peers to develop strategies to integrate data from both internal and external sources. Develops, implements, and enforces application-related database standards; establish common practices for database design, documentation, naming conventions, security, reporting, and access as well as all other user maintenance activities.
• Works with manager and peers to create training plans for GIS users. Trains and supports GIS system user base through a variety of different formats.

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Minimum Wage:USD $85,000.00/Yr.Maximum Wage:USD $145,000.00/Yr.Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in relevant field (Geography, GIS, Spatial Analysis or equivalent background).
• 4-6 years of professional work experience, preferably in a corporate environment with an emphasis on spatial tool administration and development. GISP preferred.
• Extensive ESRI software experience (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Business Analyst). Working knowledge of ESRI demographics and segmentation data and experience developing and maintaining spatial databases.
• Demonstrated computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication, and proven ability to plan, manage and prioritize workload effectively.

 

Wendy’s was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.

 

The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors.  This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. *  The target annual bonus for this role is 10% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance. 

Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits!  Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings.  For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com.*

*NOTE: Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms.  Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives.  Wendy’s retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.”