Manager, Project Management

McDonald's Corporation • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

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. 
Department OverviewThe Manager, Project Management role reports to the Sr. Manager or Director role within the broader remit of the Program Management Office within the Global Cyber Security organization. This role leads and directs projects that are very cross-functional and highly complex using different development methods which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration, however, this is not a people leader role.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience required: Prior corporate and global project management experience required with 3+ years managing projects.
• Demonstrates as a deep Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Project Management process and tools.
• Experience communicating effectively with high levels of management and direct client contact.
• Experience with software methodology development processes (i.e. ADLC, SDLC, Lean).
• Ability to create presentations.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines managing multiple key business priorities.
• Project budgeting/costing expertise.
• Ability to solve very complex problems and deal with a variety of work situations.
• Strong understanding of a variety of technology solutions.
• Highly experienced with dev/ops principles.
• Motivational leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required: Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred; Agile Certifications preferred (e.g. PSM, CSM, etc.) or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans, roadmaps and execution to achieve the project goal using various development methods (i.e Agile, Waterfall, etc)
• Manage project changes using appropriate verification techniques to keep the project on track.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders.
• Align stakeholders and team members by ensuring a common understanding of expectations for the project.
• Work to implement approved actions and workarounds to mitigate risks.
• Document high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints using historical data and expert judgment to understand project limitations.
• Leverage shared services on delivery model and best practices.
• Support or ensure the standardization of processes for implementing projects across all clients, in accordance with best practices related to the SDLC.
• Execute short term strategy for function.
• Solve difficult problems impacting a project; identify ways to improve current customer needs.
• Accountable for managing projects using various development methods (i.e. Waterfall, Agile, etc) with moderate risk. Manages budget and directs activities of the project teams.
• Executes necessary charters, templates, tools and associated PMO artifacts depending on the project.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager