Director, Strategy and Transformation

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Director, Strategy & Transformation to lead strategic planning and transformation delivery across the Digital & Technology organization within Finance.

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational vision into annual goals and further into clear initiatives with measurable outcomes and aligned accountabilities.

• Partner with senior leadership to shape the organizational agenda, enabling clear decisions and strategic focus across all functions.

• Lead the preparation of strategic deliverables - including earnings materials, Board of Directors updates, and Annual Operating Plan presentations.

• Serve as steward of the organization’s mission and strategic direction, ensuring alignment across Digital & Technology and Finance.

• Oversee the consolidation of global Digital & Technology budgets into a unified shadow P&L, providing visibility to spend, resourcing, and outcomes.

• Lead the strategy and execution of key transformation programs.

• Maintain consistent communication across business units, Finance, and Technology to ensure focus on top priorities.

• Evolve these cadences to drive decision-making, accountability, and executional alignment across teams.

• Own the operating rhythms of the business and provide thought leadership in key forums - including monthly operating reviews, leadership team meetings, and annual planning cycles.

• Facilitate alignment and collaboration across Finance, Technology, and Product to ensure transparency in decision-making and progress tracking.

• Develop concise, compelling executive narratives for leadership communications and strategic forums.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations that guide critical decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Finance or related, MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, or financial planning roles, ideally within digital or technology organizations
• Excellent problem solver and strategic thinker
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation
• Prior experience with SaaS/technology pricing and go-to-market strategy (e.g., revenue management or other similar skill sets) is preferred, but not required
• Highly collaborative, able to build strong relationships with a broad set of stakeholders and business partners
• Proven record of leading strategic initiatives, managing leadership operating rhythms, and executing transformation programs
• Proven proficiency & experience with Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Salary Range: $184,500 to $217,000 annually + bonus eligibility

Benefits

• Yum! Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.
• We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay

• 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.

Schedule

• Not specified

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Financial analysis
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Excel
• PowerPoint

Benefits

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