Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled System Design Specialist to support the configuration, optimization, and implementation of digital learning initiatives within the Yum! Global Learning Management System (LMS). In this role, you will help design and sustain a best-in-class learning ecosystem that empowers our global teams to learn, grow, and perform.


The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, an analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners across brands and markets.

Key Responsibilities

Configure, test, and optimize new LMS features and connected learning technologies. Leverage ETL processes, Microsoft Power Automate, and other automation tools to streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, and enhance system efficiency. Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless learning experiences and system reliability across global markets. Develop and maintain strong knowledge of APIs and data integrations to connect the LMS with other enterprise applications across Yum!'s global ecosystem. Analyze system data and usage trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Support the development of technical documentation, process guides, and configuration standards. Collaborate on global rollouts, system updates, and digital learning projects to ensure alignment with business needs and timelines. Contribute to the ongoing design and evolution of Yum!'s global learning ecosystem.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Learning Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 2-4 years of hands-on experience with enterprise technologies, learning systems, or global platform administration, with working knowledge of HTML, Python, XML, and JSON. Strong understanding of APIs, data integrations, and system interoperability to enable global platform connectivity. Proficient in troubleshooting, configuration management, and vendor collaboration. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively across global teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience using automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate or similar platforms to optimize workflows.

Technical Expertise

Hands-on experience building or managing API integrations between enterprise systems. Experience with enterprise learning platforms or significant experience supporting large-scale global systems. Knowledge of data analytics, dashboards, or reporting tools (Domo, Power BI, etc.) Knowledge of ETL tools, data analytics, dashboards, or reporting tools (e.g., Domo, Power BI). Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and deliver effective solutions under tight deadlines.


The Yum! Brands story is simple. We have the four distinctive, relevant and easy global brands - KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill - born from the hopes and dreams, ambitions and grit of passionate entrepreneurs. And we want more of this to create our future!



As the world's largest restaurant company we have a clear and compelling mission: to build the world's most love, trusted and fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled talent and culture, which fuels our results.



We're looking for talented, motivated, visionary and team-oriented leaders to join us as we elevate and personalize the customer experience across our 48,000 restaurants, operating in 145 countries and territories around the world!



Employees may work for a single brand and potentially grow to support all company-owned brands depending on their role. Regardless of where they work, as a company opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide, the growth opportunities are endless. Taco Bell has been named of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company; Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world and KFC's still use its 75-year-old finger lickin' good recipe including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day.



Yum! and its brands have offices in Chicago, IL, Louisville KY, Irvine, CA, Plano, TX and other markets around the world. We don't just say we are a great place to work - our commitments to the world and our employees show it. Yum! has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and ranked among the top 100 Best Corporate Citizens by Corporate Responsibility Magazine in addition to being named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. Our employees work in an environment where the value of "believe in all people" is lived every day, enjoying benefits including but not limited to: 4 weeks' vacation PLUS holidays, sick leave and 2 paid days to volunteer at the cause of their choice and a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program; generous parental leave; competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a 6% 401k match - all encompassed in Yum!'s world-famous recognition culture.