Educational Program Lead

Overview

Educational Program Lead role at Taco Bell Foundation

Join to apply for the Educational Program Lead role at Taco Bell Foundation. 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, with a culture that defines the Taco Bell brand. Since 1992, TBF has reached millions and awarded hundreds of millions 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 will collaborate to find the best solutions and scale the product with expert partners.

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 and design : Lead user research with users; translate insights into clear requirements, leverage AI to create intuitive, personalized learner journeys (mobile-first, accessible).
• Translate youth needs, behaviors, and motivations into engaging, gamified, and socially shareable platform features in partnership with 3rd party vendors and the Head of Programs.
• Influence cross-functionally and partner broadly : Guide cross-functional teams, vendors, and education partners to deliver a cohesive and scalable product experience.
• Measure impact : Develop KPIs and product health metrics including adoption, activation, completion, satisfaction, and equity of access; ensure safeguarding, accessibility, privacy, and data and AI ethics in all product decisions, in collaboration with Taco Bell digital and legal teams to ensure compliance.
• Track the ed-tech landscape : Stay current on edtech, AI, LMS / LXP 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 have the support and resources to succeed.

Is This You?

Work-Hard, Play-Hard

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

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. We will consider location, experience, and other factors when determining pay.

Equal Opportunity

Taco Bell is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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