New Market and Restaurant Project Manager

Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. That’s right… Taco Bell has 8,200+ restaurants in over 32 countries around the world, with offices in the U.S., Canada, UK, India, Australia, and Singapore. And we don’t plan to stop there.

We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. 

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.   

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más. 

And all of that comes with fun, year-round events like holiday and cultural festivities, development opportunities you can take advantage of from anywhere you are, and random recharge days – just to name a few. We truly believe that where you work matters and taking care of our employees matters as much to us as taking care of our fans. 

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. 

About the Job:

We are seeking a highly skilled individual to play a key role in supporting the launch of Taco Bell’s new market entries in Europe, reporting directly to the New Market Entry Leader. This position is dedicated to project management, and you will be instrumental in developing a comprehensive plan, managing the execution of market entry strategies, and working closely with both our franchise partners, plus internal stakeholders.

Glen Bell was a trail-blazing entrepreneur who saw things differently when he started Taco Bell, and we apply the same mindset today. Thinking like a start-up with the leadership of a winning brand is an extremely powerful advantage, and you will be an essential member of a lean, innovative group that is shaking up the industry.

The Day-to-Day:

• Project Management Leadership: Oversee and lead the project management of market entry strategies, ensuring meticulous planning, execution, and adherence to timelines.
• Team Management: Manage the wider project team, providing guidance, support, and motivation to ensure seamless collaboration and achievement of project goals.
• Timelines Adherence: Implement robust project timelines and milestones, actively monitoring progress and identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks to ensure timely and successful market entries.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Directly interface with internal partners and work closely with our franchise partners, understanding and addressing their needs to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
• Systems Evaluation: Test and evaluate systems for market-specific issues and optimization, proactively addressing any challenges to maintain project momentum.
• Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain essential project documentation, providing regular updates and reports to Leadership on project status, achievements, and potential areas of improvement.
• Partnership Development: Build and maintain a strategic partnership with our franchise partners and internal stakeholders, guaranteeing the success of market entries and fostering long-term relationships.
• Insightful Leadership: Unlock new consumer insights to contribute to the development of an innovative roadmap, ensuring the project stays ahead of market trends and consumer preferences.

Is This You?

• Proven expert in complicated project management, stakeholder alignment, and engagement
• Proven project management experience
• Proven ability to manage a project plan, budget, and team
• Flexible and eager to drive change
• Collaborative
• Excellent executive presence, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Resourceful in thinking, planning, and execution
• Thrives in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• A team player who is accountable and flexible
• 5+ years of professional experience
• Restaurant or retail experience with a solid understanding of operational complexity preferred
• Track record of thinking differently and producing innovative work

Why Taco Bell?

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! 

 Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

 Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.  

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
• Private healthcare with the option to increase to include family cover.
• Annual holiday allowance starts at 25 days with the option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days per year. After 5 years’ service, annual holiday allowance increases to 30 days.
• Competitive parental leave and flexible return to work options
• Wellbeing Reimbursement - A fund to claim back costs throughout the year that support your well-being such as vitamins subscriptions, language lessons, gym membership
• Flexible and Voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Health Screening and Gym Discounts

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