Global People Technology Product & Adoption Leader

Building global, iconic brands people trust and champion

YUM!

Hybrid

The Global People Technology & Adoption leader is responsible for defining and executing the global enterprise strategy for P&C technology and adoption. This role partners closely with P&C leaders and GETS (Global Enterprise Technology Solutions) to deliver scalable, compliant, and user-centric technology solutions that enable the employee lifecycle and support organizational growth.

The leader partners with GETS on global HRIS implementations, system enhancements, integrations, vendor relationships, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring operational excellence and an exceptional employee experience. This role also leads the adoption of enhancements, processes and new systems.

• Develop and execute the global people technology roadmap aligned with business and P&C priorities.
• Evaluate emerging HR technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
• Ensure systems support evolving workforce, compliance, and organizational needs.
• Drive standardization while allowing for regional and country-specific requirements.

• Partner with GETS (Global Enterprise Technology Solutions) team on implementation of technology roadmap including methodology and governance.
• Direct cross-functional project teams across P&C and GETS partners.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure successful deployment, adoption, and post-implementation support.

• Lead organizational change initiatives supporting technology implementations.
• Develop communication, training, and adoption strategies.
• Build strong stakeholder engagement across regions.
• Measure user adoption and satisfaction to drive continuous improvement.

• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing global People Technology team.
• Foster collaboration across global regions and functions.
• Manage departmental budgets and resource planning.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics for operational excellence.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR technology
• 2+ Experience as a HR Business Partner
• Experience managing multinational, cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-scale implementations.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience managing enterprise software vendors and consulting partners.

• Reporting and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Identity and access management

• Project management methodologies (Agile and Waterfall)
• Strategic thinking
• Business partnership
• Change leadership
• Influencing without authority
• Financial acumen
• Decision-making in complex environments

• Successful global implementation delivery (on time and within budget)
• System availability and performance
• User adoption and satisfaction
• Improved data quality and governance
• Compliance with global regulatory requirements
• Achievement of P&C technology roadmap milestones
• Operational efficiency and cost optimization
• Team engagement and development

• The ideal candidate is a strategic, technology-savvy leader with deep expertise in HR systems and global implementations. They combine strong program management skills with business acumen, excel at leading complex cross-functional initiatives, and have a proven ability to deliver enterprise-wide technology transformations. They are equally comfortable discussing system architecture with IT, influencing senior executives, and partnering with P&C leaders to create intuitive, scalable solutions that enhance the employee experience.

Salary Range: $164 ,500 - $193,600 + annual bonus

Benefits
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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.…