Hiring: Director, Strategy Company: KFC Location: Plano, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:56:32 Target Skills & Keywords : Digital Transformation About the job Experience: •Prior QSR, restaurant, retail, consumer, franchise, or multi-unit operating experience. •Opportunity to innovate within a global brand and make a significant impact. •Collaborative, fast-paced work environment with a focus on professional growth and development. Required Skills: •What You Will Be Serving Up •The Director, Strategy is a senior strategy and execution leader for KFC Global, responsible for shaping the division strategic agenda and translating it into clear choices, aligned plans, and measurable business outcomes. •Here's How You Will Spice Things Up Qualifications: •MBA or equivalent advanced business/strategy experience •Significant experience in strategy, corporate development, management consulting, financial services, commercial planning, or related roles with a proven track record of shaping and executing growth strategies. •Strong commercial and analytical capability, including financial modeling, business case development, market analysis, and performance diagnostics. •Demonstrated ability to translate analysis into clear strategic choices, actionable recommendations, and measurable execution plans. •Excellent executive communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity, craft compelling narratives, and influence senior stakeholders through both written and verbal communication. •Track record of driving execution across cross-functional teams, including setting milestones, managing dependencies, escalating risks, and delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment. •High business judgment and strategic agility; able to think forward, connect external trends to business implications, and challenge conventional thinking. •Strong collaboration and influencing skills in a matrixed, global, franchise-led organization. •Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams. •Comfort operating with ambiguity, pace, and senior-level visibility. Compensation: •$174,240 - $200,000 / year •Salary Range: $174,240 - $200,000 annually + bonus eligibility and stock-based compensation •Competitive salary and benefits package. •Salary Range: $174,240 - $200,000 annually + bonus eligibility and stock-based compensation. •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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!