Go-To-Market Project Manager

• Flexible / hybrid working environment
• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Join Australia's fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant brand

Be your best self, make a difference, and have fun. That's our people promise. We feed our people's potential to banish the bland and be Original, all while creating finger lick in' good experiences for Australians At KFC, everyone has a seat at our table.

As our Senior Go-To-Market Project Manager, reporting to our Marketing Director – Strategy, Menu & Innovation, you'll project manage high priority cross-functional projects that drive food/beverage & restaurant innovation across KFC Australia markets. 

You'll oversee end-to-end execution of major strategic initiatives, including innovation launch, ingredient sourcing, equipment, supply chain, distribution and restaurant design / fit-out implementation for innovation projects.

ABOUT YOU – OUR NEXT ORIGINAL 

• Senior project and program management experience within FMCG, QSR, retail, or innovation-led environments.
• Commercial acumen - e.g. experience in business case development, capital investment planning, and ROI analysis.
• Expertise in go-to-market strategy, product lifecycle management, and customer insight integration.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to navigate complex organisational structures, ensuring alignment at executive and operational levels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities,
• Confidence in presenting to senior leadership and external partners.
• Demonstrated capability in leading high-performing cross functional project teams.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and bring clarity through structured problem-solving and critical thinking frameworks.
• Experience operating in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, food development processes, and restaurant/retail implementation dynamics.
• Proficiency in project delivery methodologies e.g. Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models.
• Certification in Agile Scrum Master, PMP, or PRINCE2 is highly regarded.
• Change leadership capability, with experience developing and implementing structured change management approaches across large-scale initiatives.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF YOUR NEW ROLE

Project Delivery

• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple high-profile innovation (food & restaurant) projects — including new product introductions, associated equipment rollouts, and store layout enhancements.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Food Innovation, Training, Equipment distribution, Finance, Property, and Franchisees) to ensure seamless execution.
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and critical paths to ensure successful delivery.

Implementation in Restaurants

• Oversee planning and coordination of in-restaurant implementation (equipment installation, training, store readiness).
• Ensure that operational teams and franchisees are fully equipped and trained prior to launch.
• Manage pilot testing and phased rollouts, capturing learnings for continuous improvement.

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Act as the key liaison between corporate teams and restaurant operations.
• Communicate project updates to the Steer Co (members of the KFC leadership team) e.g. milestones, performance outcomes.
• Facilitate effective feedback loops between restaurant teams and project owners.

Continuous Improvement & Governance

• Embed project management best practices and governance standards within the business.
• Measure and track project performance, impact, and ROI.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance speed to market, and improve execution quality

BUCKETS OF BENEFITS

• A culture where you can be your original self.
• Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions.
• Flexible work initiatives, including half day Fridays.
• Additional days of leave each year to focus on your Wellbeing. 
• Corporate KFC Culture Club initiatives.
• Employee discounts at KFC restaurants.
• Free onsite secure parking at Frenchs Forest.

WHO WE ARE

Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition and buckets of heart – you've got KFC. Since 1952, we've been bringing finger lickin' good chicken to the world. But without our people, The Originals, none of it would be possible. Everyone at KFC is different. Unique. It's what makes us special. We'll always be original, and we welcome you to join us. Lead the charge, bring the spice and taste more out of life

JOIN KFC: CHOOSE A FINGER LICKIN' GOOD LIFE

There's all kinds of FLG potential with this project If you're an experienced Project Manager looking for a high impact role, apply now via the included link.

Here at KFC, we see ourselves as an equal opportunity employer. This means it's a level playing field for all. Our work environment is fully inclusive, and we strive for a workplace where diversity of thought and perspective is welcomed, sought out and developed. No matter who you are or where you're from, people from all walks of life are encouraged to apply to join the KFC family. This means no matter your gender identity, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability, life stage or other legally protected status – you've always got a seat at our table.