Yum! Brands · 14 hours ago
Project Manager, Product Development (R&D)
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$98K/yr - $112K/yr
3+ years expYum! Brands, the parent company of Taco Bell, is a global leader in the quick service restaurant industry. They are seeking a Project Manager for Product Development to create, develop, and commercialize new beverage products and ingredients, ensuring they meet consumer, operational, and financial goals.
Food and BeverageHospitalityRestaurants
No H1B
Responsibilities
Inspire, create, and develop trend-setting beverage ingredients, from prototype to commercialized. Ensure they meet our consumer, operations, and financial needs
Participate in Product Development team working sessions, sharing, collaborating and building on ideas and prototypes
Collaborate with brand marketing, and consumer insights peers understanding beverage cost of sales targets and guardrails
Partner with PD, Commercialization, QA & Restaurant Food Safety to maintain quality and safety standards, and are thoroughly tested to confirm
Follow and create project timelines and problem solve when required to ensure programs hit deadlines
Proactively identify the needs, design, execution of product showings and development sessions. Assist/participate in product evaluations, competitive analysis, and special events
Manage multiple suppliers and vendors, providing clear direction, feedback, and next steps
Deliver presentations with a high degree of competence in a clear concise manner both written and verbally in front of leadership and large audiences
Qualification
Required
BA/BS or higher required
3-5+ years work experience in beverage and food product development for restaurant and/or manufacturer
Team player who has strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively, as well as work efficiently and adapt to styles of a wide range of peers and partners
Creative innovator with a knowledge and passion for food
Solutions-orientated developer who can manage a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously and pivot as needed to meet deadlines
Ability to inspire, engage, develop with a cross functional team
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
In person 3-5 days a week
Preferred
Science degree preferred in either Food science, Culinary, Chemistry or related education
Benefits
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, 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
Company
Yum! Brands
Yum! Brands is a quick-service restaurant brand that primarily operates the likes of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5B2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $2B
1997-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Turner
Chief Executive Officer
Ranjith Roy
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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