Tell Me About the Job

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Technical Engineer with expertise in Generative AI tools like M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio and ChatGPT. The ideal candidate will also have a strong background in M365 SharePoint and Power Platform, as well as a deep understanding of data and application security / governance. The candidate works closely with stakeholders from multiple teams understanding their use cases or AI functionality requirements and providing solutions and recommendations for it. This role is pivotal in driving our technological advancements and ensuring the seamless integration of AI capabilities within our systems and M365 globally.

What Does Success Look Like?

Delivering AI-driven projects on time and within budget, while meeting or exceeding performance metrics.
Demonstrating proficiency in Generative AI tools and use advanced data analytics techniques and tools to drive adoption and business use case implementation.
Exhibiting strong leadership and collaboration skills by working seamlessly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Achieving recognition for your contributions from peers and leadership and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the team.

What Does a Day in the Life of this Job Look Like?

Daily Operations

Design, develop, and integrate advanced AI solutions, including Copilot agents and ChatGPT agents, into our existing systems.
Implement robust data security and governance measures to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with industry standards for M365 Copilot and ChatGPT
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software developers, and product managers, to deliver innovative solutions.
Help evaluate AI add-in’s or apps that integrate with ChatGPT, Copilot Studio or M365 Copilot
Lead and manage related projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals and timelines.
Keep abreast of the latest advancements in AI technology and recommend their application within the organization.
Drive the adoption of M365 Copilot, ensuring seamless implementation and user engagement.
Analyze usage data for ChatGPT, Copilot Studio, and M365 Copilot, and implement improvements based on findings to enhance user experience and engagement.
Provide technical leadership, training and mentorship to other engineers and users, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

EDUCATION:

Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
M365 Copilot certification preferred

EXPERIENCE (and other qualifications):

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior technical engineering role related to M365 SharePoint and/or Power Platform.
Experience deploying M365 Copilot in a large enterprise environment.
Proficiency in developing and integrating AI solutions, including Copilot Studio and ChatGPT.
In-depth knowledge of data security and governance practices.
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python is preferred.
Expertise in cloud platforms like Azure Cloud is preferred.

Other Skills/Characteristics

Possesses exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to articulate ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
Self-motivated, self-learner, high energy with strong organizational skills.
A team player who favors a collaborative approach when working with internal and external providers with the ability to build trust with others through a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards
Advanced troubleshooting skills and methodology to determine root cause

Salary Range: $114,000 to $130,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, well consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be 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. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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[Employment eligibility to work with Yum! in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.]

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!

We put pizza, chicken and tacos in the hands of customers through customized ordering, unique delivery approaches, app experiences, and click and collect services and consumer data analytics creating unique customer dining experiences – and we are only getting started.

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.