Strategy and Planning Manager- US Tech

Company Description:

McDonalds growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonalds will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway.

McDonalds Global Technology is here to power tomorrows feel-good moments.Thats why youll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, were digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and were reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonalds restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But thats where our diverse and talented teams come in. Theyre made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced.

Check out the McDonalds Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy.

Job Description:

The U.S Technology, Manager of Strategy & Planning is responsible for bringing the U.S Technology vision to life! This role requires strong data visualization, organizational, & interpersonal skills to maintain insight into all technology initiatives and ensure accurate portfolio reporting. The Manager will be a steward of the McDonalds U.S Governance Process, with a strong understanding of project intake, testing, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Technology Strategy team to maintain a high-level view of all technology projects, ensuring alignment with interpersonal goals.
• Work with the U.S Prioritization Office to provide mentorship on technology implications for proposed projects.
• Observe the U.S Prioritization Office triage process, providing feedback to influence decisions impacting the technology plan and portfolio.
• Assist in maintaining the U.S Technology roadmap.
• Partner with Project Managers to evaluate project status and advise outgoing reports.
• Advise cross-functional teams about the governance process for technology initiatives.
• Lead weekly Tech Governance meetings for cross-functional project assessment and approval.
• Ensure regular and accurate reporting of technology program statuses to inform comprehensive reports for leadership.
• Support and review monthly dashboard reports for accuracy.
• Adjust processes, stage gates, governance, and forms for U.S Prioritization and Tech governance as needed.
• Attend monthly governance working team meetings (GSET).

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $112,860- $143,900/ per year
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business administration, strategy, data analytics, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in consulting, operations, strategy, marketing operations, or cross-functional program management.
• Outstanding critical thinking, problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Excellent client-management skills.
• Hard-working, diligent, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and other strategic planning platforms.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonalds long-term incentive plan.

McDonalds is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonalds provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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