Sr Manager, Strategy and Planning (US Tech)

Company Description

McDonald’s 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). McDonald’s 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. 

McDonald’s Global Technology is here to power tomorrow’s feel-good moments.That’s why you’ll 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, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we’re reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that’s where our diverse and talented teams come in. They’re 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 McDonald’s  Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. 

Job Description

The US Technology, Senior Manager of Strategy & Planning is a pivotal role responsible for helping to bring the US Technology vision to life. This role requires outstanding strategic, planning, and interpersonal skills to shape and influence the technology strategy. The Senior Manager will coordinate the Technology Portfolio and facilitate the Phase Planning Process for the Technology Department. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional partners to advise and drive the department's strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Stakeholders to build and facilitate the Phase Planning process for US Technology
• 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.
• Ensure regular and accurate reporting and comms related to technology program statuses to advise leadership.
• Influence the creation and management of the Resource Management process & Release Governance process
• Adjust processes, stage gates, governance, and forms for U.S Prioritization and Tech governance as needed.
• Attend monthly governance working team meetings.
• Attend Global planning meetings with Planning, OpEx, and/or TMO

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $149,260- $190,310 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

• Bachelor’s 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.

• Dedicated, 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 p