Sr Director, Strategy and Planning (Technology)

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.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Sr. Director of Strategy & Planning to lead the creation of a high-quality strategic plan that delivers maximum value and the lowest cost. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, integrating, and articulating the go-forward Tech Strategy in collaboration with Global Technology leaders. You will translate this strategy into a coordinated Global Tech strategic roadmap across towers, markets, and segments.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in strategy creation, design, and articulation, and possess deep communication and influencing skills. If you are an impact-minded problem solver with a strong background in driving effective strategic planning processes, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities :

• Assess current technology landscape, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and potential gaps.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify new technologies and opportunities.
• Develop, integrate and articulate go-forward Tech Strategy in collaboration with Global Technology leaders.
• Translate the tech strategy into integrated Global Tech strategic, multi-year journey maps across towers, markets, and segments.
• Analyze investment portfolios to ensure alignment and sufficiency.
• Translate our long-term strategy into annual Objectives and Key Results.
• Define and mature performance measurement system, KPIs in alignment with the objectives and key results.
• Define and facilitate business routines to ensure progress on our commitments are visible and managed, e.g. QBR.
• Develop and maintain essential communication assets for our internal partners and critical communication events and moments of truth, including but not limited to board, C-Suite, business reviews, townhalls, segment leadership, and external communities.

Qualifications

Additional Information

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.

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

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 mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com.

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