Program Manager, Marketing

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 8,200+ 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 Más.

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 Program Manager is a key role within Taco Bell’s Marketing Operations team. This role will be primarily responsible for actively leading and managing the end-to-end project/program plan(s) of a key Marketing category and core menu teams inclusive of (but not limited to) the scope, timelines, budget, and cross-functional resources required, while proactively mitigating risks that may arise to ensure all aspects of the program are delivered successfully. 

In this position, the program manager will work collaboratively within multiple category/core teams, led by a Team lead to develop and execute against the team’s Marketing plans (in-year and future time periods).  This role will work across our Marketing function and broader organization to identify and engage with stakeholders, capture requirements, develop workplans, lead status meetings, develop project/program metrics, tools/artifacts, and develop leadership stakeholder communication documents that demonstrate planning, project health, highlight blockers/risks, and progress against initiatives.

The Program Manager will report to the Sr Manager of Marketing Operations. With this role, the opportunities are endless as a key team member on the Marketing team, leading the way in terms of how we evolve project delivery within the Marketing organization. 

The Day-to-Day:

• Oversee and actively manage the delivery of work against select core Marketing pillars from the initial phases of the brand calendar development / ideation to deployment actively manage interdependencies.
• Work closely with the Lead to outline the key work streams and oversee progress against the work, supporting team lead on progress, key deliverables, and identification of key risks.
• Lead stakeholder & project team meetings and help drive content/key messages for meetings with Senior Leadership (and leads the meetings).
• Accountable for planning, facilitating, and tracking assigned initiatives to ensure they remain on track, including monitoring progress, reporting updates, and managing Monday.com dashboards to provide teams and senior leadership with clear visibility into project and program status.
• Develop and facilitate detailed workplans to inform quarterly business reviews, ensuring alignment between high-level business KPIs and actionable execution strategies, while also supporting the annual planning process to drive long-term initiative development and team planning for future calendar years.
• Proactively anticipate, escalate, and resolve complex issues by identifying roadblocks, proposing solutions, and defining mitigation strategies to ensure seamless team delivery.
• Document ways of working and decision management, communication within the team
• Champion development of program management within Marketing, developing portfolio capabilities and tools to better manage the work, collaborating across the PM team.
• Collaborate with Taco Bell, cross-functional leaders, and the change management office to inform team efforts, address key blockers, and enhance ways of working by establishing program management tools and best practices.

Is This You?

• At least 7+ years related program management work experience with knowledge in Agile and Change Management methodologies.
• BA/BS degree, MBA, a plus
• Strong expertise in program management system, Monday.com
• Strong judgment, issues management, and problem analysis techniques
• Positive, self-motivated and proactive attitude and detail oriented with excellent follow-up skills.
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaborator
• Experience driving work within Marketing organization / non-technology environments; specific knowledge of marketing and business practices
• QSR/Fast Casual/Restaurant/Retail Industry Experience a plus

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule 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, 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 from Yum! 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: ­­$134,500 to $158,300 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.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más 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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