Sr. Manager, Growth Strategy & Operations

About The Job

The Sr. Manager, Growth Strategy & Operations for beverages is responsible for leading strategic planning, commercial scaling and implementation of Taco Bell’s new breakthrough beverage concept Live Mas Cafe. This role is a blend of strategic ownership and market expansion, with high visibility to executive leadership and high accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning & execution of the 3-5 year commercial scaling plans for Live Mas Café.
• Build a framework to integrate all beverage innovation (national + Live Mas Café) into one calendar and lead teams for strategic planning & execution of calendar.
• Manage the international expansion and model of Live Mas Café globally, serving as the strategy lead while partnering with local business units and local international team.
• Manage non-traditional Live Mas Café openings and formats in the US, leveraging scalable solutions where available and creating new ways executing as needed.
• Build, align, manage and deploy a Live Mas Café operations playbook that the organization can leverage to drive efficiencies with scale.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with key franchisee partners who have invested in the Live Mas Café concept.
• Partner with Live Mas Café brand & product marketing teams to build and execute a remodel playbook, mitigating impact from remodel downtime and launching new cafes with success.
• Lead key cross-functional teams to deliver a consumer led experience at Live Mas Café – some teams include: Consumer Insights, Operations, Food Innovation Team, Finance, Architecture & Development, Insights & Analytics, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred
• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience including 3 years’ experience in Brand Marketing, Product Marketing, and/or Strategic Planning roles (CPG or QSR preferred)
• Minimum 3 years in a management/leadership role
• Experience in multi-channel retail industry and / or franchised business is a plus
• Strong strategic thinking and storytelling abilities
• Experience working with and leading cross-functional teams and agency partners
• Strong influence and collaboration skills are a must to navigate a highly matrixed organization
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and planning skills
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and a strong drive for results

Qualifications

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs)
• 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, and 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
• Salary Range: $158,000 to $175,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits