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About the Job:

Join Yum! Brands as our Sr. Manager, Delivery Partnerships, serving as the enterprise-wide expert on third‑party delivery economics and commercial strategy. In this high‑impact role, you will independently lead advanced financial modeling, develop global delivery frameworks, and advise senior leaders across Finance, Strategy, Digital, Legal, and our global Brand teams. You will translate complex platform economics, contract structures, and industry dynamics into clear, actionable insights that influence long‑range delivery strategy and enterprise decision‑making.

You’ll operate as a trusted internal consultant and strategic thought partner, supporting critical negotiations and shaping Yum!’s global delivery posture. This position is based in Plano, TX, operating in a hybrid model with required in‑office days Tuesday through Thursday.

Salary Range:

$142,500 - $168,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in finance, strategy, consulting, commercial partnerships, investment banking, FP&A, or similarly complex analytical roles.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive enterprise‑level decisions involving complex financial and contractual trade‑offs.
• Proven experience building and interpreting advanced, multi‑market P&L and scenario models.
• Strong commercial judgment and executive‑level communication skills.
• Track record of success in ambiguous, low‑precedent environments.

Preferred

• Experience in delivery, marketplaces, digital commerce, or QSR ecosystems.
• Experience supporting global partnership negotiations or joint business planning.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management or enterprise analytics tools.
• Advanced degree or certification (MBA, CFA, or equivalent).

Benefits:

• Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum!
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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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• Serve as Yum!’s enterprise expert on delivery partnership economics and commercial structures, advising senior leaders and shaping long‑term delivery strategy.
• Lead advanced, multi‑market financial modeling to evaluate delivery economics, P&L impact, scenario risk, and strategic trade‑offs.
• Provide independent financial judgment on major delivery initiatives, partnerships, and structural decisions across the enterprise.
• Develop and evolve global financial and commercial frameworks—including pricing structures, incentives, performance metrics, and economic thresholds.
• Establish enterprise standards for evaluating delivery contract economics and ensuring compliance with Yum!’s governance expectations.
• Translate complex financial and commercial analyses into clear, executive‑ready insights that guide investment decisions and negotiation strategy.
• Lead cross‑functional strategy discussions and create concise, executive‑ready materials that frame risks, trade‑offs, and recommendations.
• Manage and develop one direct report, providing ongoing coaching and strategic direction.
• Participate in enterprise councils and forums where delivery strategy intersects with digital and commercial priorities.
• Monitor delivery industry trends, benchmark partnership economics, and surface insights that shape Yum!’s long‑term delivery posture.