Sr Manager, Communications

McDonald's Corporation • Chicago, IL

3d

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 OverviewMcDonald’s seeks a Senior Manager, Enterprise Communications for its U.S. Business Communications team. This position will support the storytelling effort to strategically advance the U.S. business narrative among key audiences and mobilize the voice of key senior U.S. leaders to drive engagement, understanding of key business priorities and a common vision of success.

This position will be based in Chicago, IL and report directly to the Director, U.S. Enterprise Communications. You will be a member of the broader U.S. Impact team.

Requirements

• Experience in a corporate communications role, either in-house or at an agency. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, strategic storyteller with the following attributes:
• Deep communications expertise with internal and external experience and a demonstrated ability to craft compelling stories.
• Natural storyteller with excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ability to convey complex issues in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
• Self-starter with strong sense of initiative, focused on results; ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and, at times, within ambiguous and undefined circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly build trust and influence with leaders and collaborators at all levels.
• The ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, while being flexible, collaborative and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated, communications strategies for key U.S. business priorities that span internal and external audiences.
• Oversight of materials: Stakeholder messages and correspondence, talking points, presentations, web and social copy, assets for owned channels, speeches, etc.
• Leading effort to shape, set and deliver against metrics/KPIs.
• Leading and executing key System convenings and messages such as Town Halls, earnings messages, etc.
• Partnering with the Director, U.S. Enterprise Communications and the broader U.S. Business Communications team to help build and execute the overall U.S. leadership communications strategy and materials across key stakeholders.
• Coordinate team to ensure coverage and preparation for reactive issues and proactive pushes.
• Advise business leaders on communications plans and messaging, driving understanding, alignment and action against short and long-term priorities.
• Collaborate with Communications and cross-functional partners to identify opportunities to proactively communicate on enterprise priorities, address incoming questions from stakeholders and drive consistency.
• Provide people management and help grow the skills and career of direct reports.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees