About this role
Yum!
Hybrid
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.
- Strategic Planning & Leadership Engagement (40%)
- Translate organizational vision into annual goals and further into clear initiatives with measurable outcomes and aligned accountabilities.
- Partner with senior leadership to shape the organizational agenda, enabling clear decisions and strategic focus across all functions.
- Lead the preparation of strategic deliverables - including earnings materials, Board of Directors updates, and Annual Operating Plan presentations.
- Serve as steward of the organization’s mission and strategic direction, ensuring alignment across Digital & Technology and Finance.
- Transformation Leadership & Delivery (30%)
- Oversee the consolidation of global Digital & Technology budgets into a unified shadow P&L, providing visibility to spend, resourcing, and outcomes.
- Lead the strategy and execution of key transformation programs.
- Operating Rhythm & Business Cadence (15%)
- Maintain consistent communication across business units, Finance, and Technology to ensure focus on top priorities.
- Evolve these cadences to drive decision-making, accountability, and executional alignment across teams.
- Own the operating rhythms of the business and provide thought leadership in key forums - including monthly operating reviews, leadership team meetings, and annual planning cycles.
- Decision Support & Communication (15%)
- Facilitate alignment and collaboration across Finance, Technology, and Product to ensure transparency in decision-making and progress tracking
- Develop concise, compelling executive narratives for leadership communications and strategic forums.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations that guide critical decisions.
- 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
- Prior experience with SaaS/technology pricing and go-to-market strategy (e.g., revenue management or other similar skill sets)