Onboarding Project Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA

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 Job: 

The Project Manager, Brand Creative, is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of high-profile brand tentpole/activation moments. This role serves as the central connector between Brand Marketing, Creative, Media, Digital, Social, PR, Partnerships, Mas Rev Team and external agency partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned internally with all necessary stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. They are skilled at managing complex workflows, navigating ambiguity, and driving cross-functional alignment while maintaining a focus on creative excellence and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for marquis tentpole activations, specifically Live Mas Live and Live Mas Open.
• Partner closely with Brand Marketing teams to understand campaign objectives, strategic priorities, and key deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, planning cycles, workback schedules, milestones, and launch plans across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across cross-functional teams including Brand, Creative, Media, Social, PR, Partnerships, Legal, Insights, and Operations.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and resource constraints, proactively driving solutions to keep projects on track.
• Manage creative development processes from briefing through execution, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Establish and reinforce project management with best practices, governance, and operational rigor while maintaining flexibility in a dynamic business environment.
• Coordinate agency and vendor relationships to ensure seamless execution and delivery of campaign assets.
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, visibility, and scalability across the creative organization.
• Support executive reviews, status updates, and leadership presentations by providing clear project visibility and actionable recommendations.
• Support external partner RFP, onboarding and shepherding to ensure successful integration.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience required - ideally in the events and activations space.  
• Strong project management experience within marketing, brand, creative operations, or agency environments.
• Proven ability to manage systems around large-scale, highly visible marketing activations.  
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing structure with flexibility.
• Strong understanding of creative workflows, integrated marketing, and campaign development processes.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and drive results 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: $98,400 to $112,000 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.  

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