Manager, Design & Construction (LAC Region)

Job Description

We love pizza. We eat it a lot. There's no doubt about that and we're proud of it. But what makes us different is that it's our people that drive the success of our business.

At Pizza Hut Global (PHG) based in Plano, TX, we are on a journey to build the most loved global brand and the fastest growing in every country; we have big plans over the next 5 years to achieve explosive growth in a competitive and ever-growing market.

The Latin America & Caribbean (LA&C) Design & Construction Manager will drive the execution of PHG global design vision and asset strategy across LA&C markets, assuring FZs compliance with PHG & YUM standards. This role is accountable for managing the design approval processes, ensuring that every restaurant delivers a consistent, contemporary, and consumer-relevant experience - while enabling profitable, scalable, and sustainable growth. This leader will also lead the capability building initiatives for FZs teams and external regional vendors/consultants.

Regional Design Leadership

• Support LA&C NNU growth by leading the execution of the approved global asset and design strategies, delivering consumer-relevant, insights-driven, and cost-effective assets.
• Ownership of all Pizza Hut franchisee architectural submission & approval process standards for new and remodel projects.
• Ensure implementation of YUM and PHG company's policies, programs, and specifications related to planning, construction, and design for all Pizza Hut restaurants across the region.
• Manage CAPEX optimization initiatives through build smarter processes across BMU markets.
• Maintain up-to-date design and construction manuals, image enhancement guidelines, and communications systems for field & FZ partners.
• Support training and capability development of regional construction suppliers and design consultants.

Asset Development & Portfolio Optimization

• Lead cross-functional design approval process to review for all new builds and remodels.
• Manage the end-to-end design submission and approval process, including setting reminders, tracking status, and producing monthly progress reports.
• Manage post-construction audits of new and remodel restaurants to ensure adherence to brand standards across BMU markets.
• Manage CAPEX data collection and asset details upload to internal systems and dashboards to support visibility, compliance, and performance tracking across BMU markets.
• Execute the remodel and image upgrade strategy, ensuring compliance with global brand design standards and delivery of ROI-driven results. Manage remodel obligations compliance in partnership with the regional Development team.

Execution Excellence & Process Governance

• Implement disciplined design approval processes (DAP) to ensure high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective project delivery.
• Manage systems for tracking design submissions, construction progress, and post-construction audits, CAPEX Optimization ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date manuals, guidelines, and dashboards to enable governance and performance visibility across regions.

Sustainability Strategy

• Lead regional implementation of sustainability strategies aligned with YPHG's "Green Hut" and broader corporate ESG commitments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence

• Partner with Development, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure designs balance brand storytelling with operational excellence.
• Engage franchisees, development partners, and internal stakeholders to align global asset strategies with business priorities and local market realities.
• Identify, contract, and manage external design consultants, architects, and vendors to ensure alignment with brand vision and quality standards.
• Collaborate with regional sister brand and Yum Global teams to share insights, leverage best practices, and drive cross-brand innovation.

Governance, Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee and ensure adherence to brand and regulatory design standards across all projects.
• Deliver regular reports and insights to Regional leadership on asset performance, innovation impact, and cost optimization outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, Design, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5/10+ years of experience in multi-market restaurant, retail, or hospitality design leadership roles.
• Proven track record in leading global teams and managing cross-functional, multicultural stakeholder networks.
• Expertise in design innovation, prototype development, and asset strategy for large-scale franchise or corporate restaurant systems.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, cost management, and design governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in sustainability integration within design and construction.
• Exceptional leadership, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage C-suite and franchise partners alike.
• Spanish or Portuguese language skills required

Leadership Competencies

• Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong networks across internal and external stakeholders.
• Results Orientation: Drives disciplined execution with a focus on measurable impact.
• People Leadership: Inspires and develops external design teams and regional agencies.
• Operational Excellence: Ensures design quality, process rigor, and financial accountability.

Salary Range: $125,200 to $132,480 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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About Us

Who We Are

Founded in 1958, Pizza Hut - a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. - now operates more than 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. Pizza Hut is leading the way in providing customers with great experiences, innovating with technology and new products, as well as delivering exceptional service.

Our People & Culture

We're looking for people who LOVE pizza and thrive in a fun, past paced, and customer-centric environment. At our corporate campuses, Pizza Hut has created the perfect place for you to grow your career. Every day, you'll work to support our franchisees and teams across the U.S., continuously challenging yourself to feed more possibilities. In return, we'll provide professional development and career growth opportunities so that you can become your best and achieve your goals.

Giving Back

As a global company, Pizza Hut aims to make the world better by acting responsibly with respect to food, planet and people. Whether it's donating food through the Harvest Program or supporting literacy with the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program - the company, our franchisees and our team members are committed to improving the communities we serve.

Pizza Hut is an equal opportunity workplace and committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).