Yum! Brands · 3 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Strategic Partnerships
Plano, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $168K/yr
10+ years expYum! Brands is the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill, focusing on innovation and collaboration. They are seeking a Sr. Manager, Strategic Partnerships to lead financial modeling, develop delivery frameworks, and advise senior leaders on delivery strategy and commercial partnerships.
Food and BeverageHospitalityRestaurants
Responsibilities
Serve as Yum!’s enterprise expert on delivery partnership economics and commercial structures, advising senior leaders and shaping long‑term delivery strategy
Lead advanced, multi‑market financial modeling to evaluate delivery economics, P&L impact, scenario risk, and strategic trade‑offs
Provide independent financial judgment on major delivery initiatives, partnerships, and structural decisions across the enterprise
Develop and evolve global financial and commercial frameworks—including pricing structures, incentives, performance metrics, and economic thresholds
Establish enterprise standards for evaluating delivery contract economics and ensuring compliance with Yum!’s governance expectations
Translate complex financial and commercial analyses into clear, executive‑ready insights that guide investment decisions and negotiation strategy
Lead cross‑functional strategy discussions and create concise, executive‑ready materials that frame risks, trade‑offs, and recommendations
Manage and develop one direct report, providing ongoing coaching and strategic direction
Participate in enterprise councils and forums where delivery strategy intersects with digital and commercial priorities
Monitor delivery industry trends, benchmark partnership economics, and surface insights that shape Yum!’s long‑term delivery posture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in finance, strategy, consulting, commercial partnerships, investment banking, FP&A, or similarly complex analytical roles
Demonstrated ability to independently drive enterprise‑level decisions involving complex financial and contractual trade‑offs
Proven experience building and interpreting advanced, multi‑market P&L and scenario models
Strong commercial judgment and executive‑level communication skills
Track record of success in ambiguous, low‑precedent environments
Preferred
Experience in delivery, marketplaces, digital commerce, or QSR ecosystems
Experience supporting global partnership negotiations or joint business planning
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management or enterprise analytics tools
Advanced degree or certification (MBA, CFA, or equivalent)
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.
Company
Yum! Brands
Yum! Brands is a quick-service restaurant brand that primarily operates the likes of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5B2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $2B
1997-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Turner
Chief Executive Officer
Ranjith Roy
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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