Manager, Organizational Design
About The Position
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. We have an excellent opportunity for someone to join our team as an Org Design Manager. Operating more than 39,000 restaurants across 121 markets, aligning our workforce is not an easy feat, but it’s certainly an exciting one. At McDonald’s, we recognize that our talent is our greatest asset—but only when it’s positioned to operate in an environment with clear processes, decision rights, roles, etc. McDonald’s Org Design Team is dedicated to optimizing the way the organization operates in today’s fast-paced, rapidly changing business environment. As leadership shares its vision and strategy, the Org Design Team is focused on designing creative solutions that enable teams to work together effectively and efficiently across its globalized business model. Our team, in conjunction with our Global People partners, brings the strategy to life through people alignment. The individual in this position will participate directly in organization design engagements across the globe, help manage frameworks for supervising key organizational metrics, prepare analysis and information for organization design reviews, and develop tailored effectiveness interventions that support team norming. This position is a project-based role with an anticipated completion date of December 2026
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Organizational Development/Design, Leadership, or related field strongly preferred.
- Proven experience in roles responsible for end to end organizational design projects
- Experience operating in large, multi-national corporations in a highly-matrixed, complex structure; retail experience a plus.
- Experience working across many countries and cultures.
- Understands the needs and challenges of global leaders.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a large consultancy (strategy, organization, or human capital practices) a significant plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage and/or participate in organization design projects, fostering the development of capabilities, operating models, and structures needed to support the execution of business strategy.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners to review current organizational structures and measures; build plans to support vital changes.
- Prepare presentations and other communications materials for an executive level audience.
- Support senior leaders in organizational changes, providing process support and tools that facilitate a proactive development of organizational capabilities.
- Develop and facilitate interventions to support team norming tied to operating model changes recommended.
- Stay up-to-date and informed on trends and innovations in organization design and share with the team.
Benefits
- 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).
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
