Sr. Director, Restaurant Technology, International
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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with over $40 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 30,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES, and FIREHOUSE SUBS.
Our Opportunity:
Restaurant Brands International is looking for a Senior Director of Restaurant Technology to join our International Technology Team based in Zug Switzerland. This role is to oversee the entire RBI International Restaurant Technology division.
The ideal candidate has a strategic mind – able to understand specialized details about restaurant technology and elevate them to form an overall plan for a diverse and geographically widespread organization. They must have experience working in a global setting across multiple markets & geographies. The candidate must be collaborative, confident enough to persuade others to align with the company direction, and financially responsible to manage the budget for our international technology operations.
This role involves managing a geographically distributed team, various vendor partners, independent franchisees, and multiple organizational/functional colleagues.
The objective of the role is to build, align, communicate, implement, and maintain effective restaurant technology solutions across our international organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy for the international division that aligns with the overall business objectives and enhances operational efficiency.
2. Partner Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with technology partners, vendors, and suppliers of hardware, software and technology solutions.
3. Franchisee Guidance: Lead Franchisees on targeted and strategic Restaurant Technology innovation path.
4. Technology Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies in the QSR industry and assess their potential impact on the business.
5. Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage the restaurant technology division's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
6. Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of technology-related projects.
7. Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing technology team by setting clear goals and providing mentorship.
Qualifications and Requirements:
1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field. MBA preferred.
2. Proven track record of at least 10 years in technology leadership roles, preferably in the QSR, Technology or retail industry.
3. Strong understanding of restaurant technology systems.
4. Experience managing technology partnerships and negotiations with vendors/clients.
5. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving.
7. Knowledge of data security and compliance standards in the restaurant industry.
8. Proven project management expertise.
Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program.
Restaurant Brands International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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