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Senior Manager, Strategic Planning

7100 Corporate Drive , Plano , TX
ID#3676

The Senior Manager of Strategic Planning will play a critical role in driving business growth and supporting long-term strategic initiatives. This individual will be responsible for leading the development of data-driven strategies, creating compelling business narratives, and delivering actionable insights to cross-functional teams and senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to translate complex data into clear, impactful stories, while maintaining a pulse on competitive trends and business performance through robust KPI reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Strategic Planning & Storytelling
    • Develop and articulate clear, cohesive business strategies that align with company goals.
    • Translate complex data and strategic insights into compelling narratives and presentations for executive leadership.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency of the company's strategic direction.
    • Drive stakeholder engagement by telling a cohesive business story that supports decision-making.
  2. Competitive Insights & Market Analysis
    • Conduct in-depth competitive analysis to identify market opportunities, threats, and trends that could impact the business.
    • Monitor industry trends, competitive positioning, and regulatory changes to provide strategic insights to the leadership team.
    • Develop actionable recommendations based on competitive insights to strengthen the company's market positioning.
  3. KPI Reporting & Performance Management
    • Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with strategic business goals.
    • Lead the creation of dashboards and other tools to provide real-time visibility into business performance.
    • Analyze data to identify areas of strength, opportunity, and potential risk, presenting these insights in a clear, concise manner.
    • Work closely with finance, marketing, and operational teams to ensure strategic goals are reflected in KPIs and performance metrics.
  4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with finance, marketing, product development, and operations teams to align strategic objectives and performance goals.
    • Support business units in the development of their strategic plans and ensure these align with overall company strategy.
    • Facilitate workshops and strategy sessions to gather insights from key stakeholders and drive collective strategic thinking.
  5. Leadership & Communication
    • Present strategic plans and performance updates to senior management and executive teams.
    • Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment focused on strategic growth and data-driven decision-making.
    • Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, offering insights and recommendations to improve the company's competitive edge and performance.

Qualifications:
  • You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • 7+ years of experience in strategic planning, competitive analysis, or a related role.
  • Strong ability to analyze data, draw insights, and tell a compelling business story.
  • Experience in competitive market research and trend analysis.
  • Proven experience developing and reporting on KPIs and performance metrics.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and strategic planning frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in a strategy role within a dynamic industry.
  • Strong understanding of financial analysis and modeling.
  • Experience managing or mentoring a team.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.


Salary Range: $140,000 to $160,000 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.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) 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. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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