Manager, Revenue Growth Management - Price Engine and Research

Company Description

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Pricing and Revenue Management Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in operations research methods and optimization algorithms. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing pricing and promotions/offers across all global markets, solving complex revenue management challenges, and leading a diverse team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Problem-solve complex revenue management challenges using Python. Experience in additional languages is a plus.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques to pricing problems to generate ROI for global markets. Manage pricing tests in multiple markets simultaneously as well as primary research projects 
• Manage a global team of contractors/vendors/direct reports in various time zones with different communication skill levels.
• Intentionally grow, develop, and inspire team members to upskill the team's capabilities.
• Build forecasting models, predictive models related to time series, and demand models.
• Forecast pricing and promotions globally for all markets.

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $129,800 - $165,490 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

• Development experience in Python.
• Experience with optimization techniques and operations research, with the ability to code in Python.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of machine learning, with practical experience building deep learning and reinforcement learning models as applied to revenue growth strategies.
• Experience applying statistics to solve revenue management problems and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Prior experience in managing complex analytical projects with multiple direct reports and stakeholders to completion.
• Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Decisions Science or related field. 

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 McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.

McDonald’s 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. McDonald’s 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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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