Senior Manager, Non-Traditional Development

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Overseeing non-traditional business development for Taco Bell in various opportunity locations. Driving growth through cross-functional collaboration and strategic recommendations.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $157,100 - $172,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the rollout of Taco Bell development’s Non-traditional development strategy, driving growth and innovation across unique business formats; Spearhead cross-functional collaboration with operations, legal, technology, and marketing teams to craft comprehensive strategies, streamline processes, and adapt traditional business models to meet the distinct needs of non-traditional business units, ensuring scalable and efficient execution.
Conduct in-depth financial analysis and modeling to evaluate the performance and viability of existing and proposed business models, leveraging data-driven insights to identify opportunities, assess risks, and inform strategic recommendations to senior management
Make recommendations to senior management in the creation of new strategic non-traditional development plans, including evaluating current business models with suggestions for the evolution of the business
Achieve annual targets for non-traditional new unit expansion, including managing expirations of existing portfolio to mitigate closures
Analyze market trends and competition to identify opportunities for growth and innovation, and new business channels
Oversee day-to-day execution, ensuring efficient and effective execution of development processes
Foster a collaborative culture and empower a team to achieve results

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or equivalent work experience
8+ years of experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration, adept at aligning diverse teams to achieve strategic goals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Smartsheet, and other productivity tools, with a passion for quickly mastering new technologies.
Strong analytical skills in reviewing and interpreting financial statements and other legal documents, ensuring sound decision-making and risk assessment.
Self-motivated decision-maker, capable of managing complex projects independently or with minimal guidance.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; skilled at conveying insights, presenting ideas, and fostering stakeholder alignment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, and carwash
Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisfinancial modelingproject managementdata-driven insightsrisk assessmentbusiness model evaluationmarket trend analysisstrategic planningnon-traditional development strategybusiness expansion

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationteam empowermentself-motivated decision-makinganalytical skillscommunication skillsstakeholder alignmentstrategic goal alignmentcollaborative cultureresults-orientedadaptability