Supervisor, Data Analytics

McDonald's Corporation•Chicago, IL

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. The U.S. Restaurant Development (USRD) team is responsible for the real estate, design, coordination, construction, and support of nearly 14,000 restaurants in the U.S. The USRD Planning & Analytics Technology team is responsible for the business applications that support these disciplines including Location Management, Project Management, Budget Management, and Reporting.

Requirements

Experience developing and integrating APIs between software platforms.
Working knowledge of Visual Studio and Python.
Knowledge of AI agent development and AI-based tools.
Familiarity with Alteryx for data collection, cleansing, integration, and automation.
Familiarity with Power BI for reporting and data modeling.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with an emphasis on VBA and automation.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Smartsheet capabilities is preferred.
Experience in Real Estate or Construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

Facilitates team members’ professional growth through leadership, training, and mentoring.
Supports the development and training of end users and customers.
Solicits and incorporates feedback on applications, tools, and reports, as appropriate.
Supports knowledge transfer across technology and analytics resources in other MHQ departments.
Participates in Agile events supporting USRD application development, including Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives.
Partners with USRD stakeholders to define requirements and develop designs for new and existing applications.
Collaborates with business and technology teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
Develops prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions using Visual Studio, Python, and other languages, as needed.
Develops queries and data sources for reporting using SQL and/or Alteryx.
Develops business automation tools using Smartsheet APIs and other software integrations, as applicable.
Researches AI tools and develops prototypes and solutions to enhance USRD operations.
Prepares ad hoc reporting for leadership meetings and presentations using Alteryx Designer workflows, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel.