Sr. Product Manager I
Irvine, CA
JOB DESCRIPTION
Taco Bell is looking for a strategic and technically savvy Sr Product Manager I to lead the development and management of our Restaurant Control Center (RCC) platform. RCC encompasses three core applications: Pricing, Product Availability, and Store Hours. This critical platform empowers restaurant operators to streamline operations, ensure accurate and strategic pricing, and manage store hours effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager who thrives in the fast-paced space, passionate about problem solving, and delivering solutions that enhance operational efficiency. The Sr Product Manager I will report to the Menu Product Lead.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Day-to-Day:
• Product Strategy & Vision: Define and communicate the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the RCC platform, aligning with business goals and customer needs. Identify key growth opportunities and areas for innovation.
• Technical Leadership: Act as a technical leader and subject matter expert, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure robust, secure, and scalable architecture.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, production services, design, data science, and other product teams to manage dependencies and ensure seamless integration with front-end applications, external partners, and other internal systems.
• Building Capabilities: Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design, prioritize, and implement new platform enhancements that improve order processing speed, reliability, and flexibility. Translate business requirements into detailed product specifications and workflows that deliver impactful features.
QUALIFICATIONS
Is This You?
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or a similar role
• Ability to translate complex technical solutions into simple diagrams and strategic business objectives into technical requirements
• Proven experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, managing sprints, working closely with business, engineering teams and production services teams.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Office and generative AI
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
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits
• 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: $120,200 - $141,500 + eligible bonus + comprehensive benefits
Taco Bell is looking for a strategic and technically savvy Sr Product Manager I to lead the development and management of our Restaurant Control Center (RCC) platform. RCC encompasses three core applications: Pricing, Product Availability, and Store Hours. This critical platform empowers restaurant operators to streamline operations, ensure accurate and strategic pricing, and manage store hours effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager who thrives in the fast-paced space, passionate about problem solving, and delivering solutions that enhance operational efficiency. The Sr Product Manager I will report to the Menu Product Lead.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Day-to-Day:
• Product Strategy & Vision: Define and communicate the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the RCC platform, aligning with business goals and customer needs. Identify key growth opportunities and areas for innovation.
• Technical Leadership: Act as a technical leader and subject matter expert, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure robust, secure, and scalable architecture.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, production services, design, data science, and other product teams to manage dependencies and ensure seamless integration with front-end applications, external partners, and other internal systems.
• Building Capabilities: Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design, prioritize, and implement new platform enhancements that improve order processing speed, reliability, and flexibility. Translate business requirements into detailed product specifications and workflows that deliver impactful features.
QUALIFICATIONS
Is This You?
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or a similar role
• Ability to translate complex technical solutions into simple diagrams and strategic business objectives into technical requirements
• Proven experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, managing sprints, working closely with business, engineering teams and production services teams.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Office and generative AI
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
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits
• 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: $120,200 - $141,500 + eligible bonus + comprehensive benefits