Associate Manager, Learning

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work—join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together!

The Associate Manager, Global Learning & Development plays a key role in delivering and evolving Yum!’s global leadership development experiences for above-restaurant leaders. As part of the Learning Center of Excellence, this role partners closely with brand and functional leaders to support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences and contribute to a seamless, impactful employee experience.

As the Associate Manager you will serve as a learning partner to Pizza Hut, helping connect leaders to the right development opportunities, supporting the execution of global programs, and contributing to the continued evolution of integrated and insight-driven learning across Yum!.

This role also offers the opportunity to build broader end-to-end learning capability over time, including exposure to both delivery and select design-related work, in support of evolving brand and business needs.

You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office three days per week (Tuesday - Thursday).

$99,200- $116,700+ 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.

• Serve as the primary learning partner for Pizza Hut, building strong relationships with HR and business leaders, understanding talent needs, and helping prioritize and connect leaders to relevant development opportunities
• Gather and interpret insights (e.g., stakeholder input, engagement data, participation trends) to support identification of development needs and provide thoughtful recommendations across enterprise programs, external offerings, and self-paced resources
• Drive executional excellence in global learning program delivery, including coordination, communication, and participant experience, while identifying opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency
• Support ownership of enterprise programs, tools, or processes, partnering with L&D design and cross-functional teams to help shape delivery approaches, communication strategies, and overall learner experience
• Contribute to the development and adaptation of learning solutions as needed (e.g., tailoring content, supporting pilots, creating materials), building capability in end-to-end learning design and delivery over time
• Facilitate learning experiences (virtual and in-person) with a focus on engagement, adaptability, and effectiveness across diverse audiences
• Bring forward feedback, observations, and recommendations to support continuous improvement of learning programs, scalability of delivery models, and alignment to evolving business needs
• Identify and support improvements to team processes, tools, and ways of working, contributing to increased efficiency, consistency, and clarity for both internal teams and stakeholders
• Operate with a flexible, hands-on approach, adapting to shifting priorities and contributing across a range of learning activities as business needs evolve

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent experience with 5+ years supporting learning, talent, or HR initiatives (preferably in a global organization)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience building…