Director, Strategy & Transformation

KFC • Plano, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Director, Strategy & Transformation to lead strategic planning and transformation delivery across the Digital & Technology organization within Finance. This role drives alignment between our mission, operating model, and transformation initiatives that bring our strategy to life. The Director leads a small, high-impact team responsible for enterprise strategy development, leadership engagement, operating rhythms, and cross-functional execution.

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
• Ability to execute rigorous financial analysis and derive clear and compelling business insights from this analysis
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Leadership Engagement Serve as steward of the organization’s mission and strategic direction, ensuring alignment across Digital & Technology and Finance.
• Lead the preparation of strategic deliverables — including earnings materials, Board of Directors updates, and Annual Operating Plan presentations.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape the agenda and content for leadership team meetings, enabling clear decisions and strategic focus.
• Translate organizational goals into clear initiatives, measurable outcomes, and aligned communications.
• Operating Rhythm & Business Cadence Own the operating rhythms of the business — including monthly operating reviews, leadership team meetings, and key planning cycles.
• Evolve these cadences to drive decision-making, accountability, and executional alignment across teams.
• Maintain consistent communication across business units, Finance, and Technology to ensure focus on top priorities.
• Transformation Leadership & Delivery Lead the strategy and execution of key transformation programs, including offshoring, global talent partnerships, and workforce optimization.
• Oversee the consolidation of global Digital & Technology budgets into a unified shadow P&L, providing visibility to spend, resourcing, and outcomes.
• Partner with Finance and HR to improve tracking and reporting of headcount, cost allocations, and offshoring targets.
• Decision Support & Communication Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations that guide critical decisions.
• Develop concise, compelling executive narratives for leadership communications, investor updates, and strategic forums.
• Facilitate alignment and collaboration across Finance, Technology, and Product to ensure transparency in decision-making and progress tracking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director