Sr. Manager, Strategy - L11 (Short Term Assignment)

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. 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.

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:

This short-term assignment (STA) will work on the Global Strategy team and report to the Director of Strategy. While the scope of the candidate’s role will be global in nature, most time will be spent supporting the US team and business.

The primary responsibilities of the STA are to lead the development of the organization's strategy and ensure there are clear pathways for executing that strategy to impact the business broadly. This assignment is perfect for individuals who excel in accountability, project management, and problem-solving. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, communicates effectively, fosters strong partnerships, and confidently transforms data into actionable recommendations.

The Day-to-Day:

Key responsibilities for this role will include, among others:

• Leads the annual operating plan (AOP) process, including analyzing market and business trends, defining strategic priorities, and setting business objectives to fuel short- and long-term brand growth.
• Operationalize and evolve the organization’s quarterly business review process to ensure clear accountability across initiatives; facilitate the escalation and resolution of breakdowns and bottlenecks to achieve company goals
• Influence and partner to chart new frontiers that can help grow the business and unlock revenue streams in future years with the GET and USLT leadership team
• Lead critical strategic initiatives and become a key thought partner across multiple projects, including business model improvement, development prioritization, digital/loyalty strategy, marketing strategy, etc.
• Support M&A and other new business development activities, including leading certain parts of deals such as conducting financial analysis, and modeling of scenarios
• Create presentations and analyses for the TB leadership team

Is This You?

• MBA required (or comparable experience); analytical degree preferred (e.g., Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering)
• 8+ years relevant work experience (e.g., Management/Strategy Consulting, Strategic Planning or Business Development within a major Corporation, Top-tier Investment Banking)
• Strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, logical thinking and desire to have a large impact on our organization
• Comfortable with change; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success working with cross functional teams
• Strong communications skills—up and down the organization
• Ability to succinctly interpret data for executives and frame business issues in a straightforward manner
• Superior analytical skills including experience with financial modeling, building and presenting compelling presentation to senior leadership
• Superior Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong interpersonal skills required.

Internal Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be employed with Taco Bell or Yum Brands for a total of 12 months
• Must have alerted your coach and HRBP of your interest in applying
• Must have received a “Successful” rating or better on most recent performance review
• Must meet the minimum requirements of the role
• Must be in good standing in your current role (including performance improvement plans)

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
• Onsite di