Yum Digital & Technology Solutions - Associate Manager - Talent Senior Product Owner (10-14 yrs)

Purpose of the Role:

Yum! Brands is looking for a highly seasoned Assoc. Manager, Talent Senior Product Owner to drive the evolution of our talent acquisition technology, processes, and strategies across Yum! Brands. This critical role will be responsible for leading the implementation, integration, and enhancement of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) particularly with Oracle and overseeing the end-to-end talent acquisition process on a global scale.

As a Assoc. Manager, Talent Product Owner, you will collaborate with global business partners, HR teams, IT, and external vendors to ensure we are building scalable, efficient, and effective talent acquisition solutions that align with our company's strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

- Strategic Leadership & Vision:

- Lead and define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for talent acquisition systems, focusing on global implementation and optimization of the ATS (Oracle) and related talent processes.

- Own the global talent acquisition system strategy, ensuring alignment with Yum! Brands broader talent and organizational goals.

- Partner with senior leadership across Talent Acquisition, HR, and IT to prioritize key initiatives and ensure seamless execution across regions.

- ATS & System Implementation:

- Manage and lead the implementation of Oracles ATS platform across global regions, ensuring best practices in configuration, optimization, and user experience.

- Spearhead system upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives to support evolving talent acquisition needs.

- Own the system integration with other HR technologies, ensuring seamless data flows and consistency in candidate experience.

- Global Talent Acquisition Processes:

- Design and implement global talent acquisition processes that are consistent, scalable, and compliant across multiple regions and markets.

- Lead continuous process improvements to drive operational efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and improve the overall candidate experience.

- Collaborate with global talent teams to align regional recruiting practices with global standards.

- Data & Analytics:

- Leverage data insights to measure system effectiveness, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify opportunities for optimization.

- Provide regular reporting and analysis to senior leadership on the performance of talent acquisition systems, highlighting areas for improvement and innovation.

- Stakeholder Management & Communication:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for all talent acquisition systems-related matters, ensuring clear communication with global teams, business leaders, and stakeholders.

- Work closely with D&T, CPOs, HR, and other relevant functions to ensure alignment and resolve any cross-functional challenges related to talent acquisition systems and processes.

Minimum Requirements:

- 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar leadership role managing talent acquisition technology, systems, and processes.

- Extensive experience with ATS applications, specifically Oracle, and implementing talent acquisition systems and processes on a global scale.

- Proven track record of successfully driving global talent acquisition initiatives and system implementations.

- Strong knowledge of recruitment workflows, data management, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills:

- Exceptional project management and product management skills, including the ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

- Expertise in Oracle talent acquisition systems architecture, data integration, and reporting.

- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to derive insights from data to inform decision-making.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and influence process alignment and standardization.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while managing competing priorities.

Education:

- MBA / bachelors degree in business administration, Information Technology, or related field.

- Certifications in Agile or Product Management (e.g., Scrum Product Owner) are a plus.

- Oracle HCM Cloud Certification