Manager, Strategic Ventures and New Growth Initiatives (EI&SP)

Yum!

  • Plano, Texas, United States
  • Hybrid
  • $125,200 - $132,480 a year
  • Posted Apr 15, 2026
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Job description

About the role

This senior analytical leader will develop, validate, and scale new business opportunities worldwide, leveraging advanced analytics and AI‑enabled tools, leading cross‑functional initiatives, and influencing C‑suite decision makers while working from a hybrid Plano, TX office.

About the company

The organization is a global, highly matrixed company focused on building next‑generation growth engines by identifying, validating, and scaling new business models, channels, and partnerships to accelerate long‑term enterprise value and incremental revenue.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business or related field; MBA or equivalent strongly preferred
  • 7–12+ years experience in strategy, consulting, corporate development, or new business development
  • Proven track record leading analytically rigorous projects with measurable business impact
  • Experience in cross‑functional, global, or highly matrixed organizations
  • Advanced financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills; deep understanding of unit economics, revenue drivers, and profitability levers
  • Ability to structure ambiguous problems, apply hypothesis‑driven analysis, and translate data into strategic recommendations
  • Hands‑on experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, copilots) in business workflows; designing or deploying AI agents or automation workflows preferred
  • Strong strategic negotiation skills with experience structuring complex, high‑value commercial agreements
  • Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence without authority across diverse teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to develop executive presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, CoPilot
  • High degree of autonomy, ownership, project management, and ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
  • Knowledge of the Aggregator Delivery as a Service model and Marketplace dynamics