Project Manager, Product Development (R&D)
About The Position
Reporting to the Sr. Associate Manager of Product Development (LMC & Core Beverages), this product developer is responsible for creating, developing and commercializing new beverage products & ingredients for the US. Taco Bell is known for Innovation as this developer will focus on areas hunting for new ideas to fulfill the Beverage pipeline along with new food offering into LMC. This individual will influence and collaborate with partners inside and outside the business, including Operations, Brand Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Supplier Partners, and Chefs to ensure all new programs meet the consumer, operations, and financial goals. An ideal candidate for this role will be a creative thinker with an ability to collaborate and convert ideas into real products with trending beverages/food in mind applicable to TB LMC and in restaurants today.
Requirements
- BA/BS or higher required; Science degree preferred in either Food science, Culinary, Chemistry or related education is required
- 3-5+ years work experience in beverage and food product development for restaurant and/or manufacturer
- Team player who has strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively, as well as work efficiently and adapt to styles of a wide range of peers and partners
- Creative innovator with a knowledge and passion for food
- Solutions-orientated developer who can manage a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously and pivot as needed to meet deadlines
- Ability to inspire, engage, develop with a cross functional team
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
- In person 3-5 days a week
Responsibilities
- Inspire, create, and develop trend-setting beverage ingredients, from prototype to commercialized. Ensure they meet our consumer, operations, and financial needs
- Participate in Product Development team working sessions, sharing, collaborating and building on ideas and prototypes
- Collaborate with brand marketing, and consumer insights peers understanding beverage cost of sales targets and guardrails
- Partner with PD, Commercialization, QA & Restaurant Food Safety to maintain quality and safety standards, and are thoroughly tested to confirm
- Follow and create project timelines and problem solve when required to ensure programs hit deadlines
- Proactively identify the needs, design, execution of product showings and development sessions. Assist/participate in product evaluations, competitive analysis, and special events
- Manage multiple suppliers and vendors, providing clear direction, feedback, and next steps
- Deliver presentations with a high degree of competence in a clear concise manner both written and verbally in front of leadership and large audiences
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
