Manager, Design & Construction – LAC Region

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Manager, Design & Construction driving PHG global design strategy across Latin America & Caribbean markets. Ensuring compliance with design standards and delivering a consumer-relevant experience.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timePlano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,200 - $132,480 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the execution of PHG global design vision and asset strategy across LA&C markets, assuring compliance with PHG & YUM standards.
Manage the design approval processes, ensuring each restaurant delivers a consistent, contemporary, consumer-relevant experience.
Lead the capability building initiatives for FZ teams and external vendors/consultants.
Manage CAPEX optimization initiatives through smarter processes across BMU markets.
Maintain up-to-date design and construction manuals, image enhancement guidelines, and communications systems for field & FZ partners.
Support training and capability development of regional construction suppliers and design consultants.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, Design, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5/10+ years of experience in multi-market restaurant, retail, or hospitality design leadership roles.
Proven track record in leading global teams and managing cross-functional, multicultural stakeholder networks.
Expertise in design innovation, prototype development, and asset strategy for large-scale franchise or corporate restaurant systems.
Strong understanding of construction processes, cost management, and design governance frameworks.
Demonstrated success in sustainability integration within design and construction.
Exceptional leadership, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage C-suite and franchise partners alike.
Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development and career growth opportunities
Commitment to improving the communities we serve through various programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

architecturedesignengineeringdesign innovationprototype developmentasset strategyconstruction processescost managementdesign governancesustainability integration

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencingcommunicationstakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationmulticultural engagementcapability buildingtrainingteam managementvendor management