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Yum! Brands · 1 day ago

Manager, Development Strategy

Plano, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$122K/yr - $129K/yr

3+ years exp

Yum! Brands is seeking a Manager for Development Strategy to enhance Pizza Hut's global restaurant development strategy through collaboration with business units. The role focuses on driving growth via profitable expansion, managing global asset reporting, and supporting leadership with strategic insights.

Food and BeverageHospitalityRestaurants

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Drive brand building execution against development initiatives (40)

Build effective partnerships with international and domestic teams to identify, cascade & drive Global initiatives

Ensure global discipline around use of all Development standards

Partner with other PHG functions and business units to provide insight and strategic improvements around reinvestment strategies, franchise returns / paybacks, growth potential by market

Management of global asset/restaurant database & reporting (40)

Working with the Development Analyst to ensure strict adherence to asset management and tracking, leveraging the YUM! tools provided

Monitor and ensure accurate reporting on PHG’s new unit & remodel pipeline ensuring its timely delivery and providing coaching and support on successful pipeline management with PHG Business Units

Develop and maintain key suite of standard reporting and analytics that enable team productivity, accelerate decision making, improve forecasting, and drive insight-based action. Own the development reporting process by consolidating & analyzing information for Pizza Hut International leadership

Serve as key lead on use and improvement of AIS - PHG’s market planning & reporting database

Support Leadership Team as needed in planning, business reviews, and ad hoc projects

Other ad hoc projects and know how building (20)

Assisting CDO & wider PHG development team with strategic meeting preparation, including but not limited to GLT meetings, AOP and additional global project workstreams

Qualification

Restaurant Business DevelopmentDevelopment ForecastingData AnalysisMS ExcelMS PowerPointProject ManagementRelationship ManagementCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityCritical ThinkingContinuous Learning

Required

You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Education/Certifications - BA/BS in real estate, finance, business or related field required

3+ years of experience in Restaurant or Retail Business Development, Franchising, Finance, &/or Strategy

Proficient in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Project Management

At ease in with cross-functional responsibilities and relationships across various styles and cultures

True ability to develop an independent point of view in direct areas of responsibility

Ability to influence/build relationships with all levels of the organizations

Communications, both upward and downward

Commercially savvy

Adaptability. Comfortable with dynamic environments and ability to work across different time zones

Communication & Influence. Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Continuous Learning. Track record for demonstrating the hunger and capacity to learn and quickly apply knowledge to action

Critical Thinking. Experience with conducting thoughtful analysis of complex business arrangements & the ability to articulate tactics and strategies clearly

Organizational Abilities. Allowing a smooth and simultaneous management of multiple projects with demanding deadlines

Relationship Management. Track record of being able to foster strong relationships with colleagues, partners and clients (internal and external) across various styles and cultures

Preferred

International experience strongly desired

Previous Development experience in YUM! is a plus

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Company

Yum! Brands

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Yum! Brands is a quick-service restaurant brand that primarily operates the likes of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell.

Founded in 1997

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.yum.com

H1B Sponsorship

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