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About the Job: 
Taco Bell is seeking a Manager, Franchise Technology Engagement to lead franchise engagement operations across the Digital & Technology organization. This role will serve as a key connector between Taco Bell Technology, franchise organizations, Operations, PMO, and cross-functional business partners to drive alignment, communication, governance, and operational transparency across the D&T portfolio.

This role is responsible for operationalizing franchise engagement processes and managing the communication cadence, governance forums, and stakeholder alignment activities that support major technology initiatives impacting 8,000+ Taco Bell restaurants across the U.S. market.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, operationally minded, and comfortable navigating fast-paced cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders, priorities, and dependencies. This role requires strong communication, coordination, and executive presentation development skills, along with the ability to translate complex technology portfolio updates into clear and actionable franchise-facing content.
 

Is This You?

    6+ years of experience in business operations, program coordination, franchise engagement, communications, or related business and technology roles. 
    Experience supporting cross-functional governance processes, stakeholder communications, or enterprise operational routines across multiple teams and business functions. 
    Strong experience developing executive presentations, strategic communications, reporting, and leadership materials for senior stakeholder audiences. 
    Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, communication cadences, and stakeholder requests in fast-paced environments. 
    Experience supporting restaurant operations, franchise organizations, retail technology, or multi-unit operational environments preferred. 
    Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Technology, or related field, or equivalent years of experience.

Work-Hard, Play-Hard: 
Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday Note: Remote/hybrid expectations will be discussed during the kickoff meeting with your Talent Advisor & HRBP. 
    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 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: $133,700 - $157,300 + eligible bonus + benefits

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.  
 

The Day-to-Day: 
    Lead franchise technology engagement activities across Taco Bell Digital & Technology, including governance forums, communication cadences, stakeholder alignment activities, and operationalization of franchise engagement processes. 
    Partner closely with PMO, Operations, Product, Engineering, and D&T leadership teams to translate portfolio updates, roadmap priorities, and initiative status into franchise-facing communications and engagement materials. 
    Manage strategic communication and presentation development for FRANMAC meetings, Technology Governance forums, and cross-functional leadership discussions. 
    Coordinate franchise engagement readiness activities for major technology initiatives, ensuring communications, stakeholder alignment, and supporting materials are prepared and delivered effectively. 
    Support continuous improvement of franchise engagement workflows, governance processes, and operational routines that improve transparency, consistency, and organizational alignment across the D&T portfolio. 
    Develop executive-ready presentations, reporting, briefing materials, and communication content that support Digital & Technology leadership engagement with franchise and cross-functional stakeholders.