Director, Product Development

The Director, Product Development leads Domino's innovation agenda from consumer insight through commercialization. This role oversees Product Marketing and Research & Development to build a robust pipeline of menu innovation, product optimization, and strategic growth platforms that drive sales, profitability, and brand differentiation. The position combines consumer-centric marketing and culinary innovation, using research, data, and cross-functional collaboration to identify opportunities, develop business cases, and launch products that are consumer-relevant, operationally executable, and financially sound. The role also leads the Domino's Global Product Innovation Council to connect international innovation efforts, accelerate learning, and identify scalable opportunities. What You'll Do • Innovation strategy and pipeline leadership: Develop and execute the innovation roadmap; maintain a multi-year pipeline aligned with enterprise growth objectives that delivers at least three product innovations and at least one renovation each year; identify consumer, food, technology, and cultural trends; set priorities and resource allocation; shape menu strategy, portfolio architecture, and product lifecycle management with executive leadership; maintain supplier relationships; and optimize innovation processes from consumer-driven ideas through commercialization. • Product Marketing leadership: Lead Product Marketing strategy for innovation, renovation, and optimization; develop customer value propositions for products, platforms, and promotions; align initiatives with brand, sales, and marketing objectives; oversee business cases, forecasting assumptions, launch recommendations, and post-launch evaluations with Decision Science; lead portfolio and menu management, including additions, renovations, simplification, and SKU optimization; and partner with Operations and the OpAC franchisee council to build system buy-in and support system launches. • Research & Development leadership: Lead the R&D function in designing, developing, testing, and commercializing products and menu platforms; ensure innovation meets standards for quality, profitability, scalability, and operational simplicity; improve core menu items through renovation and optimization; partner with Quality Assurance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement; champion a disciplined stage-gate process; and oversee product testing, operational readiness, and national launch execution. • Global Product Innovation Council leadership: Establish strategic priorities and governance for product innovation across international markets; chair council meetings; connect global marketing, culinary, operations, and innovation leaders; evaluate global concepts for scalability and commercialization; formalize sharing of best practices, consumer learnings, and product performance; build a globally informed pipeline; assess standardization, regional adaptation, and local innovation opportunities; establish scorecards and reporting; and serve as the liaison between U.S. innovation teams and international markets. • Consumer insights and learning: Partner with Analytics & Insights on research agendas and consumer learning plans; use quantitative and qualitative research, sales data, behavioral trends, and market intelligence to guide innovation and portfolio strategy; translate consumer, category, and competitive insights into product opportunities; document successes and failures to strengthen organizational learning; and manage internal sensory capabilities for development and consumer qualification. • Cross-functional leadership and execution: Serve as executive sponsor for major innovation programs and national launches; lead cross-functional teams through concept development, testing, readiness, and commercialization; align Marketing, Operations, Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, Franchisees, Decision Science, and International teams; balance consumer appeal, operational feasibility, and franchisee economics; and drive execution and business outcomes. • Talent leadership and organizational development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Product Marketing and R&D team, including Senior Managers; foster innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement; create development and succession plans; build capabilities in consumer-led innovation, commercialization, product strategy, and portfolio management; and promote cross-functional learning and knowledge sharing. What You’ll Bring In addition to the technical and functional requirements of this role, successful candidates demonstrate Domino's Hungry for MORE Ways of Working: Be Curious • Seeks clarity, asks thoughtful questions, and uncovers root causes to solve problems effectively. • Actively pursues learning opportunities, applies feedback, and continuously develops new skills. Connect the Dots • Uses information and insights to identify opportunities and drive informed decisions. • Builds strong partnerships across teams and considers the broader organizational impact of decisions. Aim High • Sets ambitious goals, challenges the status quo, and focuses on work that drives meaningful business results. • Uses feedback and data to continuously improve performance and outcomes. Shift Fast • Adapts quickly to changing priorities and business needs while maintaining focus on results. • Demonstrates resilience, sound judgment, and the ability to learn from setbacks. Deliver More • Takes ownership, executes with discipline, and consistently produces measurable results. • Identifies opportunities to create additional value for customers, team members, and the business. Leadership Expectations • Builds and develops high-performing teams aligned to Domino's Ways of Working. • Creates accountability, fosters collaboration, and delivers results through others. • Leads confidently through change while maintaining team engagement and performance. • Demonstrates enterprise thinking and drives cross-functional alignment to achieve business goals. • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Food Science, Product Development, or related field. • 12+ years of progressive experience in Product Marketing, Innovation, R&D, Brand Management, Product Development, or related disciplines. • Minimum 7 years of leadership experience managing high-performing teams. • Experience leading cross-functional innovation programs from concept through commercialization. • Strong analytical capability with demonstrated use of consumer research and business analytics. • Proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels. • Excellent communication, storytelling, and executive presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications • MBA or advanced degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field. • QSR, restaurant, foodservice, or consumer packaged goods experience. • Experience scaling innovation across franchise or multi-unit operating systems. • Deep understanding of consumer behavior, menu economics, portfolio strategy, and product commercialization. • Experience working with stage-gate innovation and product development processes. Benefits: • Paid Holidays and Vacation • Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment • No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents • Childcare tuition discounts • No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs • Fertility benefits • Adoption assistance • 401k matching contributions • 15% off the purchase price of stock • Company bonus All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.