Staff Product Manager

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Staff Product Manager overseeing digital menu boards and strategic initiatives across 7,500+ Taco Bell restaurants. Managing product vision, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $137,900 - $162,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve the DMB ecosystem strategy, solving ambiguous, high-impact problems across content, hardware, and in-store experience at enterprise scale
Own the end-to-end product vision and roadmap for digital menu boards, ensuring alignment with broader Taco Bell digital and restaurant technology strategies
Drive cross-platform integration strategy across DMB, CMS, POS, and marketing systems to enable seamless, scalable in-store experiences
Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning engineering, marketing, operations, and external partners, driving alignment and execution without direct authority
Shape vendor and internal roadmaps, influencing investment decisions, platform direction, and long-term capabilities
Manage the technical relationship with the DMB vendor, including QBRs, SLA performance, and escalation management
Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of DMB systems to support business-critical operations across thousands of restaurants
Translate business and operational needs into technical strategy, defining prioritized workstreams and guiding execution across internal teams and vendors
Drive measurable business impact, including improvements in revenue, speed of service, and customer experience
Partner as the technical expert in a cross functional squad dedicated to digital menu innovation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in product management, vendor management, or related roles with proven success delivering enterprise-scale digital solutions
Strong experience managing third-party vendors, including QBRs, SLA performance, contract management, and influencing product roadmaps
Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end product development, including defining requirements, prioritizing backlogs, and partnering with engineering and QA teams through the full software lifecycle
Solid understanding of system integrations, APIs, and middleware platforms, with the ability to interpret architecture diagrams and technical documentation
Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time
Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence), with strong organizational and stakeholder communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule 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, 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
Tuition reimbursement and education benefits
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

product managementvendor managementdigital solutionssystem integrationsAPIsmiddleware platformsAgile methodologiesScrumsoftware lifecyclecontract management

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillsstakeholder communicationcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvinginfluenceexecutionstrategic thinkingprioritizationbusiness impact