Senior Manager, Business Operations - Legal, International & Supply Chain

PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONReporting to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer (CLAO), the Business Operations Manager serves as a strategic and operational partner responsible for enabling the effectiveness of the CLAO across Legal, Administrative functions, International operations, and Supply Chain. This role acts as an extension of the CLAO, driving enterprise priorities, enabling cross-functional execution, and managing critical initiatives.This highly visible role requires strong business acumen, executive presence, operational rigor, and the ability to operate across diverse functions. This individual will play a critical role in connecting enterprise priorities to functional execution, enabling the CLAO to maintain focus on high-impact strategic and risk-related matters.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Partnership & Executive EnablementServe as a trusted advisor and operational partner to the CLAO, helping prioritize, sequence, and execute against key initiativesDrive strategic planning and budget processes across supported functions.Act as a central integration point across the CLAO's portfolio, promoting clear ownership, accountability, and progress on prioritiesEnterprise Program & Initiative LeadershipManage high-priority, cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the CLAO that require coordination across multiple geographies, brands, and teamsEstablish communication protocols, operating rhythms, and accountability mechanisms for enterprise prioritiesPartner with functional leaders to identify dependencies, remove barriers, and accelerate outcomesOrganizational EffectivenessDrive operating cadence for the CLAO organization, including leadership meetings, strategic reviews, business updates, and annual planning processesFoster alignment between CLAO-led functions and enterprise priorities, including coordination with Finance, HR, Operations, and Brand leadershipDevelop dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting to monitor organizational health and performanceIdentify opportunities to improve processes, decision-making, communication, and organizational efficiencyExecutive Communication & GovernanceManage preparation and coordination of presentations, briefings, and talking points for executive leadership, board interactions, and key stakeholder meetingsTranslate complex topics into clear, concise, business-oriented communicationsCoordinate responses to enterprise-level requests and initiatives impacting supported functionsBusiness Operations & AnalyticsDevelop executive-level analyses and recommendations to support strategic decision-makingTrack and manage key deliverables, risks, and metrics across functions, ensuring visibility and proactive issue resolutionSupport annual budgeting, resource planning, and investment prioritization processes.EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONSMinimum4 Year Degree / Bachelor'sBusiness, Finance, Economics, Law, or related field.PreferredMBA, JD, or other advanced degreeEXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION7+ years of Progressive experience in strategy operations, consulting, chief of staff, legal operations, corporate development, HR, finance, or related disciplinesExperience supporting or partnering with senior executives in large, complex organizationsExperience within a global consumer, retail, hospitality, restaurant, franchise, or multi-brand organization preferredBackground in management consulting, corporate strategy, legal operations, or business transformation preferredREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIESDemonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and driving organizational changeExceptional executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to influence senior leaders without direct authorityExperience operating in a global, matrixed environmentInspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it's an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.