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Project Manager – Product Development – Food Innovation
| Company | Taco Bell |
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| Location | Irvine, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $96000 – $112900 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- BA/BS or higher required; Science degree preferred in either Food science, Culinary, Chemistry or related education
- 4+ years work experience in food product development for restaurant and/or manufacturer
- Team player who has strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively, as well as work efficiently and adapt to styles of a wide range of peers and partners
- Creative innovator with a knowledge and passion for food
- Solutions-orientated developer who can manage a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously and pivot as needed to meet deadlines
- Ability to inspire, engage, develop with a cross functional team
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to be In-person 3-5 days a week at the Irvine office
Responsibilities
- Inspire, create, and develop trend-setting food products, from prototype to commercialized. Ensure they meet our consumer, operations, and financial needs
- Participate in Product Development team working sessions, sharing, collaborating and building on ideas and prototypes
- Collaborate with brand marketing, and consumer insights peers understanding Value cost of sales targets and guardrails
- Partner with PD, Commercialization, QA & Restaurant Food Safety to maintain quality and safety standards, and are thoroughly tested to confirm
- Follow and create project timelines and problem solve when required to ensure programs hit deadlines
- Proactively identify the needs, design, execution of product showings and development sessions. Assist/participate in product evaluations, competitive analysis, and special events
- Manage multiple suppliers and vendors, providing clear direction, feedback, and next steps
- Deliver presentations with a high degree of competence in a clear concise manner both written and verbally in front of leadership and large audiences
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
