Associate Manager, Digital & Technology Transformation

The Yum! Digital and Technology Manager, D&T Transformation plays a critical role in driving the strategy and transformation that will continue to fuel Yum’s business growth and support our ambitious D&T agenda. This person will be an integral part of the Byte vertical, a revenue-generating B2B restaurant tech and SaaS business within the Yum! D&T organization. They will partner closely with cross-functional leaders to provide insights, recommendations and execution support for transformation initiatives. 

The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, someone that can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can influence others even without direct authority. This role has significant exposure to the Yum tech leadership team (LT). 

Yum! is passionate about hiring and developing high-potential individuals and giving them long-term, international careers. The organization hires based on cultural contribution, leadership ability/agility and one’s potential to grow.  To succeed at Yum! you will need to be an inspiring heart-led leader with a growth mindset and the courage to take bold, decisive actions. 

Responsibilities: (includes but not limited to): 

Drive Workforce Modernization: Execute ambitious initiatives to transform our workforce, including leveraging offshore talent hubs, establishing global strategic partnerships, and deploying AI solutions to improve enterprise efficiency. 

Executive Collaboration: Work directly with the executive leadership team, helping to lead weekly SteerCos, sharing analytical insights, and support day-to-day execution of transformative initiatives. 

Global Financial Process Leadership: Lead the standardization and centralization of global technology financial processes – highlighting budget insights and opportunities for optimization.  

Strategic Prioritization & Reporting: Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize technology investments, improve reporting accuracy, and ensure financials align with business priorities and investments.  

Change Management: Champion adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working to ensure long-term success of transformation initiatives. 

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work effectively with nearly every team within Digital & Technology – setting goals, driving action, and emphasizing a one-team mindset!  

Experience/Skills: 

Minimum of 4-7 years of progressive corporate experience working in Consulting, Corporate Strategy, or Corporate Finance. Specific QSR experience is a plus.  

Undergraduate degree from accredited 4-year university in Finance, Accounting or Business Management with knowledge of corporate financials (P&L, BS, CF) required; MBA/CPA/CMA/CFA preferred. 

Growth mindset with high degree of self-motivation 

Demonstrated ability to effectively lead & coordinate tasks/projects generating actionable recommendations with and through cross-functional teams. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all layers of the organization. 

Proficient/Advanced in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint 

Salary Range: 107,800 - 126,700

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) 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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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