Program Manager, Smart Kitchen Operations

**Program Manager, Smart Kitchen Operations**

at Taco Bell Irvine **About the Job:**

Taco Bell has been recognized as a leading innovator in the restaurant industry and even the business world. The brand is looking for a highly motivated leader with demonstrated strength in project management, problem solving, and intellectual curiosity to serve as a Project Manager in the Operations Department.

Working lockstep with partners in Technology, the Program Manager, Smart Kitchen Operations will be integral in transforming the business by improving the operating system through innovative ideas and solutions. This individual will be responsible for helping leading all activities related to design of Taco Bells Smart Kitchen platforms.

This position is ideal for individuals with high accountability, strong analytical skills, great communication style, a partnership mentality, and that is comfortable conducting analysis to turn facts into recommendations.

Lastly, this individual must enjoy mixing work with fun Taco Bell is very proud of our exciting and innovative culture and is seeking individuals that truly enjoy coming to work each day

**The Day-to-Day:**

* Partner with cross functional teams at Taco Bell to manage, and deliver against project timelines.

* Establish regular cadence of communication with field leaders and restaurants to get feedback and identify process improvements from start to finish for all tests.

* Solicit and present program feedback throughout testing and use findings to make necessary adjustments for optimal national execution.

* Ensure awareness and attention to potential risks associated with assigned initiatives.

* Program management for initiative deployment - national launch, communication, field engagement, and training

* Travel to test markets (approximately 10% travel) to collect and provide feedback

* Remain current on industry innovation, best practices, techniques, and tools

* BA or BS Degree; MBA strongly preferred.

* 4+ years of project management experience with restaurants or technology initiatives

* Strong logical and strategic thinking skills.

* Ability to proactively develop creative solutions.

* Superb interpersonal communication skills, with ability to partner well with other team members

* Resourceful nature, with strong problem-solving and customer-service orientation

* Ability to impact & influence stakeholders - have productive conflict at a high level to drive desired outcomes.

* Strong organizational skills, with ability to work independently, multi-task, and adapt to change in a complex, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment

* Strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, logical thinking and desire to have a large impact on our organization

* Must be able to travel domestically 10% of the time

* Local travel around Orange County is also common

We truly believe that where you work matters, and we know a thing or two about what makes employees happy. Join us on our mission of feeding peoples lives with ms

**Work-Hard, Play-Hard:**

* Year-round Flex day Fridays

* Free snacks, drinks and bagel & donut Fridays

* 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, Booster gas delivery

* Onsite gym with fitness classes

* 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering

* Tuition reimbursement and education benefits

* Discounts for lifes adventures (ex: theme parks, wireless plans, etc.)

* Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program

* Opportunity to taste test new products

* 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum Brands with immediate vesting

* Comprehensive medical and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care

* Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

* Opportunities to support the Taco Bell Foundations educational initiatives and programs.

* Recognition based culture and unique, fun events year round (recess at work, Halloween Spooktacular, employee art show benefiting Taco Bell Foundation, etc.)

****Please note that some perks/amenities may not be available and/or may be modified at the Companys sole discretion during the COVID-19 temporary work-from-home period.***

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