Director, Development Strategy and Market Planning

The Director, Development Strategy and Market Planning role is responsible for advancing Pizza Hut's Development strategy by collaborating closely with Global Development and BMU Development teams. The Director will drive profitable expansion through data-driven decision-making and act as a key stakeholder in the Global Development team, supporting all aspects of the function from strategy to execution.

Requirements

• Serve as a thought partner to the Global CDO, GLT, and BMU Development leaders on PH Development Strategy and growth priorities.
• Provide clear messaging, communications, and guidance to BMUs and franchisees on PHG Development strategy.
• Create 3-year restaurant growth plans and BMU-level targets for long-term problem-solving and growth acceleration.
• Oversee key reporting deliverables, including quarterly forecasts and business reviews, ensuring performance gaps are identified and addressed.
• Provide detailed analysis on specific development levers (e.g., franchisee partners, asset formats, unit-level investment returns) and make informed recommendations for improvement.
• Leverage consumer data-driven market plans to inform strategy and growth priorities.
• Ensure tools and know-how are available to BMUs and franchisees for robust market planning.
• Champion innovative thinking, platforms, and insights to improve PHG's approach and impact.
• Provide hands-on support and counsel to BMU Development teams on key initiatives, including capability building and pipeline management.
• Coach and lead diverse talent across multiple geographies to create a unified and continuously improving system for analytics and market planning.