New Market and Restaurant Project Manager

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favourite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organisations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. Taco Bell has 8,200+ restaurants in over 32 countries around the world, with offices in the U.S., Canada, UK, India, Australia, and Singapore.

We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before, we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.

We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más. And all of that comes with fun, year-round events like holiday and cultural festivities, development opportunities you can take advantage of from anywhere you are, and random recharge days – just to name a few. We truly believe that where you work matters and taking care of our employees matters as much to us as taking care of our fans.

About The Job:

• This position is dedicated to project management, and you will be instrumental in developing a comprehensive plan, managing the execution of market entry strategies, and working closely with both our franchise partners, plus internal stakeholders.
• Project Management Leadership: Oversee and lead the project management of market entry strategies, ensuring meticulous planning, execution, and adherence to timelines.
• Team Management: Manage the wider project team, providing guidance, support, and motivation to ensure seamless collaboration and achievement of project goals.
• Timelines Adherence: Implement robust project timelines and milestones, actively monitoring progress and identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks to ensure timely and successful market entries.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Directly interface with internal partners and work closely with our franchise partners, understanding and addressing their needs to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
• Systems Evaluation: Test and evaluate systems for market-specific issues and optimization, proactively addressing any challenges to maintain project momentum.
• Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain essential project documentation, providing regular updates and reports to Leadership on project status, achievements, and potential areas of improvement.
• Partnership Development: Build and maintain a strategic partnership with our franchise partners and internal stakeholders, guaranteeing the success of market entries and fostering long-term relationships.
• Insightful Leadership: Unlock new consumer insights to contribute to the development of an innovative roadmap, ensuring the project stays ahead of market trends and consumer preferences.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Effectively manage relationships with vendors, ensuring their contributions align with project goals and expectations.

Is This You?

• Proven expert in complicated project management, stakeholder alignment, and engagement.
• Proven project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage a project plan, budget, and team.
• Flexible and eager to drive change.
• Collaborative.
• Excellent executive presence, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Resourceful in thinking, planning, and execution.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
• A team player who is accountable and flexible.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Restaurant or retail experience with a solid understanding of operational complexity preferred.
• Track record of thinking differently and producing innovative work.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Company and performance-related bonus.
• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution.
• Private healthcare with the option to increase to include family cover.
• Annual holiday allowance starts at 25 days with the option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days per year. After 5 years’ service, annual holiday allowance increases to 30 days.
• Competitive parental leave and flexible return to work options.
• Wellbeing Reimbursement - A fund to claim back costs throughout the year that support your well-being such as vitamins subscriptions, language lessons, gym membership.
• Flexible and Voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Health Screening and Gym Discounts.

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.