Director, Portfolio Strategy & Enablement

Yum!•Irvine, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a high-impact enterprise leadership role responsible for shaping how Taco Bell Digital & Technology (D&T) operates as a cohesive, value-producing system across Consumer, Team Member, Product & Platform, Engineering, and Restaurant Technology Operations Reporting to the Global Chief Digital & Technology Officer, this role leads the Portfolio Strategy & Enablement (PSE) function—serving as the enterprise alignment engine for D&T. The Director, Portfolio Strategy & Enablement will architect and institutionalize the operating model, governance, and decision frameworks that ensure: Strategy translates into coordinated execution Trade-offs are transparent and made early Capacity and change are managed sustainably Value is clearly defined and realized This role operates across Taco Bell, Yum! Digital & Technology, Finance, and Operations with significant executive visibility and influence.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in enterprise Portfolio Strategy & Enablement (PSE) leadership, strategy & operations, or large-scale technology program leadership
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience; MBA or advanced degree a plus
Proven track record of designing and scaling enterprise governance, delivery integration models, and capacity transparency systems in complex, matrixed environments
Demonstrated ability to influence and align strategic prioritization with operational execution realities across product and engineering organizations
Experience building or scaling Agile governance frameworks or Centers of Excellence at enterprise level
Influences and shapes enterprise governance architecture and organizational design & integration
Strong financial acumen, including investment planning, capacity modeling, and business case evaluation
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

Design and institutionalize Taco Bell D&T’s enterprise prioritization and roadmap integration framework
Provide scenario modeling, sequencing visibility, and capacity transparency to inform executive trade-offs across consumer value, team member capacity, and delivery constraints
Architect cross-functional orchestration mechanisms, including dependency governance, risk escalation, and control tower forums
Establish enterprise reporting standards, delivery health transparency, and observability expectations across squads and platforms
Partner with Finance to ensure value visibility and outcome transparency (Finance retains ownership of economic validation and ROI modeling)
Codify decision-rights clarity across Consumer, Team Member, Platform, and Infrastructure domains
Lead and develop a high-performing Portfolio Strategy & Enablement (PSE) team focused on enterprise integration and transparency
Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Global Chief Digital & Technology Officer and Senior Digital & Technology Leadership Team on operating model design and continuous improvement

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule and 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, 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
Tuition reimbursement and education benefits
Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive
care
Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name