About the role

  • Associate Manager supporting KFC US product development launches focusing on operational feasibility and execution readiness. Collaborating with Marketing and Franchisees for successful launches.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly in restaurants, test kitchens, and with franchise partners to validate execution, procedures, and BOH impact.
  • Provide operational input into LTO design, product builds, and promotional windows to support execution feasibility.
  • Support launch execution through operational readiness, final procedures, training alignment, communications input, and post‑launch issue resolution.

Requirements

  • Experience operationalizing complex initiatives into clear, executable restaurant procedures.
  • Strong understanding of restaurant Back‑of‑House (BOH) systems, workflows, and constraints.
  • Comfort testing, validating, and refining processes in live restaurant environments.
  • Ability to partner cross‑functionally and influence without direct authority.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
  • Proficiency in Word. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Experience with project management software**

Job title

Associate Manager, Ops New Product Development

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$99,200 - $105,030 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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