Educational Program Lead

Educational Program Lead

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We're not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we're also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world : Yum! Brands. Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn't been done before... we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries. We're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Ms. At Taco Bell, we're Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.

The Taco Bell Foundation (TBF) breaks down barriers to educate and inspire the next generation. Our mission is to fuel bold ambitions and empower the next generation to thrive in careers they love, all while embracing the fun and innovative culture that defines the Taco Bell brand. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has reached more than 12 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $231 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education, mentorship, and career readiness.

About The Job :

We're looking for an exceptional Program Lead to lead the development of TBF's first-ever career exploration and workforce-readiness platform. You will own the full product lifecycle - from problem discovery and user research with students, team members, and educators, through roadmap, delivery, launch, and continuous improvement. You'll be supported by our Head of Programs, collaborate cross-functionally with TBF and TB colleagues and external vendors to deliver measurable outcomes for young people while upholding the Taco Bell Foundation's mission. You don't need to know everything, but you need to have a keen sense of what you don't know and be willing to collaborate with experts to find the best solution.

Ideal Candidates Will :

• Own the product : Partner with the Head of Programs and Innovation to execute the development of the Product vision while owning the roadmap and execution for an AI-driven digital ed-tech platform that empowers learners to explore and thrive in careers they love.
• Drive discovery & design : Lead user research with users; working together with the Head of Programs, translate insights into clear requirements, leverage AI capabilities to create intuitive, personalized learner journeys (mobile-first, accessible);
• Translate the needs, behaviors, Product vision and motivations of Gen Z into recommended platform features that are engaging, gamified, and socially shareable in partnership with 3rd party vendors and the Head of Programs.
• Influence Cross-Functionally & Partner Broadly : Influence cross-functional teams, vendors, and education partners to deliver a cohesive and scalable product experience.
• Measure Impact : Work with the Head of Programs to develop KPIs and product health metrics including adoption, activation, completion, satisfaction, equity of access, ensure work with technical development partners to ensure safeguarding, accessibility, privacy, and data and AI ethics into all product decisions, collaborating with Taco Bell digital and legal teams to ensure compliance.
• Track the ed-tech landscape : Stay current of edtech and AI, LMS / LXP, mentoring and skills credentialing trends to inform long-term product strategy and maintain a competitive edge.
• Keep youth at the center : Design for clarity, confidence, and human connection, ensuring all young people-especially those taking nontraditional paths-have the support, resources, and confidence to succeed.

Is This You?

Work-Hard, Play-Hard :

Salary Range : $115,000 to $120,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits