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Pizza Hut · 1 day ago

Manager, Development Strategy

Plano, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$122K/yr - $129K/yr

3+ years exp

Pizza Hut is advancing its global new restaurant development strategy and is seeking a Manager, Development Strategy to collaborate closely with Business Units Development teams. The role focuses on delivering growth through profitable expansion, managing global asset reporting, and providing critical insights and analysis to support the Global Development team.

Food and BeverageFood DeliveryHospitality

Responsibilities

Drive brand building execution against development initiatives (40%)

Build effective partnerships with international and domestic teams to identify, cascade & drive Global initiatives

Ensure global discipline around use of all Development standards

Partner with other PHG functions and business units to provide insight and strategic improvements around reinvestment strategies, franchise returns / paybacks, growth potential by market

Management of global asset/restaurant database & reporting (40%)

Working with the Development Analyst to ensure strict adherence to asset management and tracking, leveraging the YUM! tools provided

Monitor and ensure accurate reporting on PHG’s new unit & remodel pipeline ensuring its timely delivery and providing coaching and support on successful pipeline management with PHG Business Units

Develop and maintain key suite of standard reporting and analytics that enable team productivity, accelerate decision making, improve forecasting, and drive insight-based action. Own the development reporting process by consolidating & analyzing information for Pizza Hut International leadership

Serve as key lead on use and improvement of AIS – PHG’s market planning & reporting database

Support Leadership Team as needed in planning, business reviews, and ad hoc projects

Other ad hoc projects and know how building (20%)

Assisting CDO & wider PHG development team with strategic meeting preparation, including but not limited to GLT meetings, AOP and additional global project workstreams

Qualification

Restaurant Business DevelopmentDevelopment ForecastingMS ExcelMS PowerPointInternational ExperienceProject ManagementRelationship ManagementCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingAdaptability

Required

You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Education/Certifications – BA/BS in real estate, finance, business or related field required

3+ years of experience in Restaurant or Retail Business Development, Franchising, Finance, &/or Strategy

International experience strongly desired

Previous Development experience in YUM! is a plus

Proficient in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Project Management

At ease in with cross-functional responsibilities and relationships across various styles and cultures

True ability to develop an independent point of view in direct areas of responsibility

Ability to influence/build relationships with all levels of the organizations

Communications, both upward and downward

Commercially savvy

Adaptability. Comfortable with dynamic environments and ability to work across different time zones

Communication & Influence. Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Continuous Learning. Track record for demonstrating the hunger and capacity to learn and quickly apply knowledge to action

Critical Thinking. Experience with conducting thoughtful analysis of complex business arrangements & the ability to articulate tactics and strategies clearly

Organizational Abilities. Allowing a smooth and simultaneous management of multiple projects with demanding deadlines

Relationship Management. Track record of being able to foster strong relationships with colleagues, partners and clients (internal and external) across various styles and cultures

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Company

Pizza Hut

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Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise known for Italian-American cuisine including pizza and pasta. It is a sub-organization of Yum! Brands.

Founded in 1958

Plano, Texas, USA

10001+ employees