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Job description
KFC is seeking a Sr Manager UX/UI to lead the evolution of our global digital brand experience. This role sits at the intersection of design, technology, and customer experience, shaping how millions of customers interact with KFC across digital touchpoints.
Scope & Impact
Define and scale the UX/UI vision for KFC’s global web and mobile app experiences, powered by the Atlas platform
Deliver a consistent, high-quality digital experience across markets
Own and evolve KFC’s global design system, ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficient delivery across teams and markets
Influence digital experience strategy at a global level, partnering across regions to drive alignment and adoption
Directly impact key business outcomes, including customer satisfaction, conversion, and digital sales growth
Establish and scale design principles, patterns, and best practices that enable speed, quality, and innovation
Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, engineering, and marketing to shape end‑to‑end customer journeys
Lay the foundation for extending UX/UI standards into additional channels over time (e.g., kiosks, in‑restaurant experiences, and emerging platforms)
Ensure a seamless, unified brand experience across all current and future digital touchpoints
Experience Strategy & Standards
Define and drive the global UX vision, principles, and measurable outcomes for KFC’s digital guest experiences, with an initial focus on web and mobile app (Atlas platform)
Establish and scale a global design system and component library for web and app, enabling consistency, speed, and quality across markets
Set standards for accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA), inclusive design, and mobile performance across all global digital experiences
Balance global standardization with targeted localization, ensuring a cohesive core experience with flexibility for market needs
Design & Research Leadership
Lead end‑to‑end UX/UI design for global digital journeys, including commerce, loyalty (earn/burn), offer experience, and ordering flows across web and app
Drive a globally scalable insights‑to‑action loop, leveraging usability testing, market research, and behavioral data across regions
Champion customer‑centered design practices that translate diverse market needs into intuitive, consistent experiences
Begin shaping future experience frameworks that can extend to additional channels (e.g., kiosk, in‑restaurant, emerging platforms)
Partner with global Product and Engineering teams to plan, prioritize, and deliver high‑quality digital experiences at scale
Collaborate with Operations on process changes when UX improvements require operational enablement
Align closely with Marketing and Brand teams on campaigns, merchandising, and promotional experiences, ensuring seamless integration into the digital journey
Cross‑Functional Partnership & Delivery
Partner with global Product and Engineering teams to plan, prioritize, and deliver high‑quality digital experiences at scale
Collaborate with Operations on process changes when UX improvements require operational enablement
Align closely with Marketing and Brand teams on campaigns, merchandising, and promotional experiences, ensuring seamless integration into the digital journey
Ensure UI/UX consistency when integrating partner platforms without compromising performance, usability, or brand integrity
Org Building & Talent
Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing global UX/UI team, setting a strong leadership bench
Establish design rituals, operating models, and quality standards that scale across regions
Foster a culture that is customer‑led, data‑informed, and experiment‑driven
12+ years of experience in UX, product design, or digital experience, with 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary, globally distributed teams
Proven track record designing and delivering consumer‑facing digital products at scale, with strong experience in web and mobile app ecosystems
Experience leading product and design strategy to achieve commercial objectives and deliver measurable improvements in customer experience
Experience defining and scaling global design systems and standards across multiple markets
Strong understanding of global vs. local experience design, including localization strategies
Deep expertise in accessibility, inclusive design, and content design governance
Experience partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and cross‑functional global stakeholders
Excellent stakeholder management, storytelling, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate vision, strategy, and design decisions to senior leadership
Salary Range: 157,100 – 184,900 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we’ll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job‑related factors.
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Worksite address
plano, TX, 75086, US
Who can apply
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