Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Manager, Global Strategy

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: PlanoTexasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $125,200 - $132,480 per year

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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