Edtech Program Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Who is Taco Bell?  

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,500+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. 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're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Mas.

At Taco Bell, we're Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.

About the Taco Bell Foundation

At the Taco Bell Foundation, we believe in supporting the passions and dreams of young people. We invest in America's youth, ages 16-26, and help them pursue their educational goals and career aspirations, no matter what their unique passion may be.

We leverage our scale and reach to convene the right partners and build impactful programs and experiences so young people can confidently pursue their dream careers. Since 1992, the Foundation has reached more than 5 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $155 million in grants and scholarships focused on education, mentorship, and career readiness.

About the Job: 

The Career Pathways Program & Analytics Analyst supports the day-to-day execution, platform operations, participant support, and performance reporting for Live Mas Momentum, the Taco Bell Foundation's career pathways initiative.

This role helps ensure that program experiences run smoothly, participants receive timely support, vendors stay aligned, and program data is translated into actionable insights. Working closely with the Career Pathways Product Lead, this person will help build scalable processes, improve the participant experience, and measure whether our career pathways platform is effectively helping young people explore and pursue meaningful career pathways.

This is a high-ownership execution role for someone who is equally comfortable managing program details, supporting users, coordinating with partners, and using data to identify what is working, what is not, and where the program can improve.

The Day-to-Day: 

    Provide day-to-day operational support for the career pathways program, coordinating across platform, vendors, and internal teams
    Manage participant inquiries, support tickets, and feedback, escalating complex or sensitive issues when needed
    Support and improve operational processes, workflows, and participant experience
    Partner with Marketing & Communications on participant messaging, updates, and program communications
    Oversee distribution of program resources and maintain accurate participant records and engagement tracking
    Serve as a key point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on deliverables and timelines
    Track program execution (milestones, deliverables, risks) and support vendor performance and accountability
    Manage program data, KPIs, and reporting dashboards to monitor engagement, performance, and impact
    Analyze participant data, feedback, and behavior to identify trends and drive insights and recommendations
    Support user research, testing, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance the overall participant experience

Is this you? 

    4-5 years of experience in program operations, analytics, education, workforce development, EdTech, nonprofit programs, or related fields
    Bachelor's degree in business, analytics, economics, technology, education, or similar (preferred)
    Experience supporting education, career readiness, youth, or technology-enabled programs (preferred)
    Strong program management skills with ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and multiple workstreams
    Data-savvy-comfortable working with Excel/Google Sheets, dashboards, reporting, and tools like Power BI, SQL, or analytics platforms
    Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail, with ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations
    Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable-able to identify gaps, support users, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Work-Hard, Play-Hard: 

    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 fromYum! 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  

Salary Range: $88,500 to $96,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Work Authorization Notice: Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

At Taco Bell, we Live Mas and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! 

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, color, 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.  

US Job Seekers/Employees - To view the "Know Your Rights" poster, click here. You may also access Taco Bell's Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect from you and how we use, sell, and share that information, please see our Privacy Notice for California Employees here.

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