Manager, SAS Programmer- Revenue Growth Analytics, Research & Tools (Chicago)

McDonald's Corporation • Chicago, IL

33d

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.
Department Overview
The Revenue Growth Management (RGM) team at McDonald’s drives data-led strategies to optimize pricing, enhance customer value, and support global growth. Within RGM, the Pricing Science Operations team develops advanced analytics tools like the Price Engine to enable dynamic, data-driven pricing decisions across markets.
The Manager, SAS Programmer will play a key role in building and scaling these tools, ensuring analytical accuracy and partnering with global teams to deliver impactful, business-focused solutions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Decision Science, or a related field.
• Prior experience developing and executing pricing capabilities in a fast-paced global environment leveraging SAS and hosted environments; Python experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills, with the ability to synthesize marketing and pricing information to draw insights and actionable recommendations.
• Ability to find and implement simple solutions to complex problems and drive process efficiency.
• Strategic thinking.
• Stakeholder and vendor management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with product development and management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports and KPIs for the development and launch of the Price Engine in global markets.
• Serve as a technical and data expert resource, supporting pricing analysis, insights, and data.
• Partner with global teams (e.g., GCE, Products) to ensure the solution meets business needs and incorporates consumer feedback when available.
• Program the framework and prototype solution, including user interaction design, KPI measurement, and a business case for the Price Engine.
• Define and operationalize the approach to measure performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the accuracy of engine outputs.

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