Technical Product Mgr III

Taco Bell; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Onsite gym

Onsite dining center

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation time

Job summary

Taco Bell in Irvine, CA seeks a Technical Product Manager III to align the Menu Middleware with business needs, own the backlog, define sprint priorities, and shape the road map. You will work with a cross-functional IT team on modern tech, including AWS serverless architecture, Aurora (SQL), and DynamoDB.

The role reports to the Menu Platform Product Manager and collaborates with developers, production services, and quality engineers to deliver impact across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience with 3+ years in product/analytical roles.
• Experience gathering requirements and documenting them for engineers.
• Strong SQL knowledge and ability to build joins and queries.
• Experience in Agile; Scrum Master/Product Owner cert a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Own the product backlog, sprint priorities, and roadmap.
• Send weekly updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Follow change management procedures and documentation requirements.
• Partner with engineering to troubleshoot issues and define bug fixes or enhancements.

Skills

SQL

Agile

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Aurora SQL

DynamoDB

Data pipelines

Job description

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, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands.

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, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high-quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that haven’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industryboundaries. We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más. At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.

About The Job

The Technical Product Manager III is responsible for aligning the Menu Middleware system with business needs and driving impact across the Taco Bell business through gathering requirements, owning the product backlog, defining sprint priorities, and shaping the road map. With this role, the opportunities are endless: work with a highly motivated cross-functional team of IT professionals on cutting-edge technology, including AWS serverless architecture, Aurora (SQL), DynamoDB, data pipelines, and modern database platforms. The Technical Product Manager III will report to the Menu Platform Product Manager and collaborate with a team of developers, production services, and quality engineers.

The Day-to-Day

• Meet with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Own the product backlog, sprint priorities, and roadmap.
• Send weekly updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Follow change management procedures and documentation requirements.
• Partner with engineering to troubleshoot issues and define bug fixes or enhancements.
• Identify process improvements to SDLC and Production Services.

Is this you?

• Achieved or working towards a bachelor’s degree in computer science, equivalent technical certifications, or equivalent years of experience.
• At least 3+ years of experience in a Product Manager, Business Analyst, or other technical role with the ability to solve technical problems alongside engineers/developers.
• The ability to gather and document requirements (required).
• SQL and database knowledge (required); at least 6 months of SQL experience with an emphasis on building queries and joins.
• Experience in Agile methodologies; writing user stories, running scrums, and grooming sessions; Scrum Master or Product Owner certification is a plus.
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives, be proactive, work with teams; the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Work-Hard, Play-Hard

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash,
• 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 program
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution fromYum! Brands with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name

Salary Range: $117,800 to $132,000 annually + bonus eligibility.

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self!

Taco Bell 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.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.