Director, Development Strategy and Market Planning

Pizza Hut•Plano, TX

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for advancing Pizza Hut's Development strategy by collaborating closely with Global Development and BMU Development teams. The Director will drive profitable expansion through data-driven decision-making and act as a key stakeholder in the Global Development team, supporting all aspects of the function from strategy to execution.

Requirements

You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
University degree or higher.
8+ years of experience in restaurant or retail business development, finance, strategy, and/or market planning.
Executive-level project management and leadership expertise.
Comfortable with cross-functional responsibilities and relationships across various styles and cultures.
Ability to develop an independent point of view in direct areas of responsibility.
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills at all organizational levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-stakes presentations.
Commercial acumen.
Ability to coach, develop, and inspire both direct reports and peers.

Nice To Haves

Previous development experience in YUM! is a plus.
International experience strongly desired (may be mandatory at this level).
10+ years in restaurant or retail business development, finance, strategy, and/or market planning preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a thought partner to the Global CDO, GLT, and BMU Development leaders on PH Development Strategy and growth priorities.
Provide clear messaging, communications, and guidance to BMUs and franchisees on PHG Development strategy.
Create 3-year restaurant growth plans and BMU-level targets for long-term problem-solving and growth acceleration.
Oversee key reporting deliverables, including quarterly forecasts and business reviews, ensuring performance gaps are identified and addressed.
Provide detailed analysis on specific development levers (e.g., franchisee partners, asset formats, unit-level investment returns) and make informed recommendations for improvement.
Leverage consumer data-driven market plans to inform strategy and growth priorities.
Ensure tools and know-how are available to BMUs and franchisees for robust market planning.
Champion innovative thinking, platforms, and insights to improve PHG's approach and impact.
Provide hands-on support and counsel to BMU Development teams on key initiatives, including capability building and pipeline management.
Coach and lead diverse talent across multiple geographies to create a unified and continuously improving system for analytics and market planning.