
Manager, Global Strategy
Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Plano • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $125,200 - $132,480 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead complex quantitative and qualitative analyses, synthesizing data from multiple internal and external sources to identify risks, opportunities, and long-term implications.
- Frame ambiguous business challenges into structured problem statements and develop clear hypotheses to guide analysis.
- Conduct market, competitive, and financial analysis to inform enterprise and portfolio-level strategy.
- Develop forward-looking insights that support mid- and long-term strategic planning.
- Own and drive key strategic projects from scoping through recommendation, ensuring alignment to business priorities and measurable outcomes.
- Structure workstreams, define milestones, manage cross-functional inputs, and proactively mitigate risks.
- Partner directly with management and senior leadership to shape strategic thinking and decision-making.
- Lead development of executive-ready materials, including Board presentations, earnings support, and enterprise strategy updates.
- Craft clear, compelling narratives that translate complex data into concise insights and recommendations.
- Build deep knowledge of the business model, performance drivers, and industry dynamics.
Requirements
- Advanced analytical capability and high comfort with quantitative problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong executive presence and the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Clear, structured communicator who tailors messaging to audience and context.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence and bring clarity to evolving situations.
- Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
- A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with high standards for quality and impact.
- 8+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, strategic finance, business intelligence, investor relations, or related analytical roles.
- Experience working directly with management and senior leadership teams.
- Track record of leading mid- to long-term strategic initiatives with measurable impact.
- Familiarity with data and insight platforms such as AlphaSense, YouGov, Euromonitor, Domo, Tableau, or similar tools.
- Experience in a global, multi-unit, or consumer-facing organization is a plus.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
quantitative analysisqualitative analysismarket analysiscompetitive analysisfinancial analysisstrategic planningproject managementdata synthesisproblem framingnarrative crafting
Soft Skills
analytical capabilityexecutive presenceinfluencestructured communicationnavigating ambiguityorganizational disciplineattention to detailproactive mindsetownership-drivenstrategic thinking