Product Manager

Who is Taco Bell? Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 7,500+ restaurants and 350 franchise organizations that serve 42+ million fans each week worldwide. We’re not only the largest Mexican‑inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group: Yum! Brands. About the Job The Staff Product Manager, Digital Menu Boards serves as the strategic technology partner for Taco Bell’s digital menu board (DMB) solutions, DMB integrations, and DMB strategic initiatives across 7,500+ restaurants. This role bridges vendor management, product ownership (software and hardware), and project execution, ensuring our DMB ecosystem operates seamlessly to deliver measurable impact for Taco Bell. Reporting to the Director of Digital Product, this leader plays a critical role in modernising our most critical commerce channels. Day‑to‑Day Define and evolve the DMB ecosystem strategy, solving ambiguous, high‑impact problems across content, hardware, and in‑store experience at enterprise scale Own the end‑to‑end product vision and roadmap for digital menu boards, ensuring alignment with broader Taco Bell digital and restaurant technology strategies Drive cross‑platform integration strategy across DMB, CMS, POS, and marketing systems to enable seamless, scalable in‑store experiences Lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives spanning engineering, marketing, operations, and external partners, driving alignment and execution without direct authority Shape vendor and internal roadmaps, influencing investment decisions, platform direction, and long‑term capabilities Manage the technical relationship with the DMB vendor, including QBRs, SLA performance, and escalation management Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of DMB systems to support business‑critical operations across thousands of restaurants Translate business and operational needs into technical strategy, defining prioritised workstreams and guiding execution across internal teams and vendors Drive measurable business impact, including improvements in revenue, speed of service, and customer experience Partner as the technical expert in a cross‑functional squad dedicated to digital menu innovation Qualifications 8+ years of experience in product management, vendor management, or related roles with proven success delivering enterprise‑scale digital solutions Strong experience managing third‑party vendors, including QBRs, SLA performance, contract management, and influencing product roadmaps Demonstrated ability to lead end‑to‑end product development, including defining requirements, prioritising backlogs, and partnering with engineering and QA teams through the full software lifecycle Solid understanding of system integrations, APIs, and middleware platforms, with the ability to interpret architecture diagrams and technical documentation Proven track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives and delivering complex, multi‑stakeholder projects on time Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence), with strong organisational and stakeholder communication skills Benefits Hybrid work schedule and year‑round flex day Friday Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons Onsite dining centre and game room Onsite dry‑cleaning, laundry services, car wash 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 programme 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 many other benefits Compensation Salary Range: $137,900 to $162,300 annually plus bonus eligibility and benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Taco Bell is a proud equal‑opportunity employer committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs. Employment eligibility in the U.S. is required; the company will not sponsor visas for this position. California residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect and how we use and #J-18808-Ljbffr