Sr. Data Product Owner (4048)

YUM; Kentucky; On-site; USD 118,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the restaurant industry is seeking a Senior Data Product Owner to lead data product development. This high-visibility role will work closely with various teams to drive efficiency and value in data solutions, enabling strategic initiatives across the organization. Candidates should possess extensive experience in data product management and stakeholder engagement, with a passion for data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

4 weeks of vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays and volunteer days

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in data product management or related fields.
• Proven ability to work closely with senior leaders and executives.
• Strong understanding of data infrastructure, engineering, and analytics workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of data products for efficiency and insight.
• Engage with stakeholders to shape strategy and guide data solutions.
• Build product roadmaps to drive data initiatives aligned with strategy.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Our story might surprise you. We’re the world’s largest restaurant company - encompassing KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell - but there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes than just frying chicken, baking pizzas, and serving up tacos. We bring our delicious food to customers through apps, websites, kiosks, POS systems, and other digital dining experiences - and we’re just getting started. Our bold team of builders is helping Yum! Brands deliver the next generation of software to 49,000 restaurants in more than 145 countries. It’s a big task, and we’re looking for fearless talent to join our growing tech organization.

Yum!’s vision is simple: more Yum! - more iconic brands in more places, accessible in more ways. The key ingredient in our recipe for growth is our talent and culture, which powers our performance. To stay ahead, our teams must evolve continuously—and the software we’re building plays a critical role in enabling that transformation by making team members more productive and customers happier.

What We Need

As a Senior Data Product Owner, you’ll lead the development and delivery of data products that drive efficiency, insight, and value across multiple business domains. You will engage with senior stakeholders and executives across the organization to shape strategy, define priorities, and guide the execution of impactful data solutions. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to leadership and a clear path for career advancement. You’ll work cross-functionally with Data Engineering, BI, and Analytics teams to transform stakeholder needs into actionable products - helping unlock new opportunities and scale insights across Yum!.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives at the intersection of data, business, and technology - and is looking to grow into larger leadership roles in data product strategy or enterprise data transformation.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the product owner for a portfolio of data products, working across business units to define and deliver solutions that support key strategic priorities.

• Engage directly with executive stakeholders to understand business goals, define requirements, and communicate data-driven recommendations.

• Build and maintain product roadmaps that drive high-priority data initiatives forward, ensuring alignment with Yum!’s digital and data strategy.

• Identify and address gaps in data quality, availability, and usage - partnering with Data Governance and technical teams to drive continuous improvement.

• Translate complex data needs into scalable pipelines, reporting tools, and analytics capabilities that inform decision-making at all levels.

• Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clear communication, shared goals, and measurable outcomes.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in data product management, analytics, or related fields, with a strong track record of cross-functional delivery.

• Proven ability to work closely with senior leaders and executives, including preparing and presenting high-impact insights and recommendations.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong understanding of data infrastructure, engineering, and BI/analytics workflows.

• Ability to think strategically and execute with precision in a fast-paced environment.

• Passion for continuous learning and a desire to grow into broader data or product leadership roles.

Salary Range: $118,600 to $139,400 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

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its 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. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos -- KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill -- on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official career pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.