Sr. Associate Manager, Franchise Engagement

About the Job: Taco Bell is seeking a Manager, Franchise Technology Engagement to lead franchise engagement operations across the Digital & Technology organization. This role will serve as a key connector between Taco Bell Technology, franchise organizations, Operations, PMO, and cross-functional business partners to drive alignment, communication, governance, and operational transparency across the D&T portfolio. This role is responsible for operationalizing franchise engagement processes and managing the communication cadence, governance forums, and stakeholder alignment activities that support major technology initiatives impacting 8,000+ Taco Bell restaurants across the U.S. market. The ideal candidate is highly organized, operationally minded, and comfortable navigating fast-paced cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders, priorities, and dependencies. This role requires strong communication, coordination, and executive presentation development skills, along