Product Manager, Data Management

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This is a hybrid role (2-3 days per week) in Louisville, KY or Plano, TX.

• Develop and maintain the product roadmap for menu data management, menu authoring workflows, publishing systems, and pricing integration across all channels.
• Define strategic Beirut Enhancements to improve menu data integrity, pricing automation, and the overall efficiency of change processes.
• Oversee the end-to-end process for menu creation, updates, pricing changes, and publishing across digital platforms and in restaurant systems.
• Manage interfaces and integration workflows between menu systems and pricing strategy providers to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, BOH teams, Digital stakeholders, Franchise partners, and vendors to gather requirements and translate them into clear product needs.
• Document requirements through user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases, and data workflows.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for menu data governance, menu publishing processes, and system behaviors.
• Own the intake, prioritization, and execution of menu‑related and pricing‑related change requests, ensuring fast and reliable turnaround. Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to accelerate menu publishing and reduce errors.
• Work with Distribution, QA, and Deployment teams to plan, schedule, and sequence releases to minimize operational impact.
• Groom, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog to align with business goals and technical constraints.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, collaborate with development teams, and ensure adherence to agile best practices.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure solutions integrate effectively with BOH systems, restaurant devices, and third‑party partners.
• Coordinate with external vendors and solution providers to plan and manage system releases, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Align release timing and communication with business units and market needs.
• Support QA through test planning, scenario creation, menu data validation, and integration testing.
• Establish and maintain data governance practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of menu and pricing data.
• Create consistent feedback loops with restaurants to gather insights on menu usability, data issues, and system performance.
• Analyze recurring operational issues and translate them into product improvements or process optimizations.
• Monitor data quality and operational KPIs to ensure reliable menu publishing and minimize discrepancies across channels.
• Drive improvements that reduce friction in digital ordering and enhance the customer experience related to menu and pricing accuracy.
• Deliver measurable improvements in the speed, quality, and reliability of menu data operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in data management and strategy with strong collaboration and cross‑functional stakeholder management experience.
• 2‑3 years of experience in a product management role.
• Experience in requirements intake, demonstrating an understanding of customer needs and business objectives.
• 3+ years of experience with restaurant/retail systems, with menu management and pricing integrations preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with diverse teams.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is advantageous, with Agile certification being a plus.
• Proficiency in Agile tools and user story writing is essential.
• A proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in data operations and customer experience.

Salary Range: $137,900 - $151,690 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.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. (including 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.

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