Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Flexible work arrangements
Job Description
KFC, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), is a distinguished global chicken restaurant brand with a remarkable history spanning decades. Founded by Colonel Harland Sanders, who pioneered the brand with a commitment to quality — doing things "the hard way" to ensure nothing was compromised — KFC has grown into a leading icon in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector. The brand maintains its core values of hard work, hospitality, and integrity, while continually innovating to meet modern customer needs. With a new global restaurant opening every six hours, KFC’s footprint is vast and expanding, supported by initiatives that... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Minimum 10 years of program management or related experience
- Experience within QSR, foodservice, or CPG industries
- Proven record in managing complex global initiatives
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Excellent cross-cultural communication abilities
- Proficiency in project management tools
- Willingness and ability to travel globally
- Ability to work autonomously and provide innovative solutions
- Familiarity with governance and supplier relationship management
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, Innovation Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma) are advantageous but not required
- Minimum 10 years in program management, innovation strategy, or governance within QSR, foodservice, or CPG industries
- Direct experience in the QSR food industry with a proven expertise of operational and franchise models
- Proven success managing complex, cross-functional global initiatives
- Experience leading governance forums, supplier partnerships, and global innovation programs
- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
- Excellent communication and influence skills across cultures and organizational levels
- Collaborative mindset with cultural awareness and facilitation expertise
- Proficient in project/program management software and enterprise reporting tools
- Expertise of global brand standards and food innovation culture
Job Duties
- Drive high-priority, cross-functional global initiatives from planning through execution
- Design, manage, and continuously improve the global innovation process, including governance frameworks and tools
- Develop detailed program plans, milestones, stakeholder engagement maps, and reporting systems
- Monitor progress, identify challenges, and remove barriers to ensure timely delivery
- Provide strategic clarity and innovative solutions in complex or ambiguous situations
- Make informed decisions autonomously to maintain momentum on priority initiatives
- Serve as the primary connector for the global FIT community, encouraging collaboration and sharing best practices
- Organize global summits, working groups, and community sessions to enhance alignment
- Develop tools, newsletters, and dashboards to increase visibility and transparency
- Mentor emerging leaders and advise senior stakeholders on strategic matters
- Manage strategic engagement with key innovation and ingredient suppliers worldwide
- Maintain effective business relationships, ensuring accountability for timelines, innovation inputs, and issue resolution
- Collaborate with Procurement and cross-functional teams to align the innovation pipeline with supplier capabilities
- Act as the global liaison for internal executives and external partners, building trust and influencing shared goals
- Manage the operations and planning of the Global Brand Standards Council
- Facilitate timely reviews and alignment on brand direction, product strategy, and system standards
- Prepare meeting agendas, summarize outcomes, and track action items across markets
- Serve as a SME in global food innovation and governance, providing guidance beyond immediate responsibilities
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