Senior Manager, Investment Optimization & Standards

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

The purpose of this role is to pursue initiatives in collaboration with markets in the optimization of capital investments in restaurant development activities, while supporting their achievement of opening/ reinvestment plans in line with agreed brand standards.

The successful performance of this role will be critical to the function achieving its goals in the coming years.  Close collaboration with market and as relevant BU teams, the role will require the incumbent to be engaged with other members of the Global Restaurant Development & Design Team and in dialogue/exchange with members in the broader CX & company organization.

The position reports to the Senior Director Global Development, Investment Optimization & Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead/pursue initiatives in collaboration with markets to drive value & optimization of capital investment in restaurant development/construction solutions
• Partner with relevant markets, segment, 3rd party and other relevant functions to support prototyping & application of optimized investment restaurants solutions
• Provision and maintenance of globally applicable tools (eg building right sizing calculator) to inform strategy & activities
• Pursuit/lead of standardization and scaling solutions of greatest benefit and in accordance to market conditions
• Partner with Global Strategic Sourcing Services and Segment to unlock sourcing opportunities of standardized solutions
• Providing guidance/consultancy, benchmark, best practices and training of market resources and functions
• When relevant provide input/insights/support as relevant to key stakeholders from across the organization, working on multi-disciplinary projects

Attributes

• A natural collaborator who works easily, effectively and inclusively with multi-disciplinary teams and cultures
• Strong Project Management and Leadership skills to deliver complex projects that require confidence to engage across all levels of the business and influence without authority
• Execution with ability to consistently set frameworks to deliver work and hit deadlines at high quality
• Understanding and considering other function challenges when making restaurant decisions to maximize efficiency   
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic who shows passion, energy and enthusiasm for the journey ahead at McDonald’s
• Possesses a global mentality in terms of identifying challenges, collaboration methods and the development of relevant solutions
• First-hand experience in managing development projects
• Good understanding of McDonald's business and other functions

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

• Bachelor’s  degree in a development discipline, finance,business administration or related field
• 8 years minimum proven experience in development, supply chain or finance preferably with cost management backgrounds
• Broad management knowledge across several functional areas of a multi-site international operator; development (construction, engineering, real estate)
• Strong communication and organizational skills including ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Ability to navigate complex and decentralized organizational structures
• Outstanding interpersonal skills

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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