Sr Manager, Program Management

Job Description:

Company Description: 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 Overview

McDonald's is seeking a Senior Manager of Project Management to lead and mature the Cyber PMO delivery practice at enterprise scale. This role is responsible for managing and developing a team of project managers leading all aspects of complex, crossfunctional cybersecurity initiatives that span global markets, technologies, and collaborators. The Senior Manager sets the standard for project management excellence by driving disciplined planning and standardized delivery practices. They promote achievement rigor and predictable execution. They also ensure programs deliver clear and measurable business value.

This role requires demonstrated mastery of project management fundamentals, strong people leadership experience, and the ability to lead delivery in a highly matrixed, global organization. Candidates who have not managed project managers, owned delivery standards, or operated at portfolio scale are unlikely to be successful in this role.

Duties

Lead and mentor a team of project managers, fostering a collaborative, highperformance environment

Ensure effective resource utilization and forecasting across cybersecurity initiatives

Establish and reinforce project management standards, governance, and reporting processes

Oversee execution of cybersecurity initiatives to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and within budget

Communicate project and portfolio status clearly to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders

Drive delivery practices that enhance business value and execution predictability

Support the professional development of project managers through coaching and ongoing development

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in project management, program management, or a related field

Proven experience managing project portfolios and leading multiple project managers

Strong command of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches

Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and developing project managers

Familiarity with cybersecurity or largescale technology initiatives is a plus

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $141,955.00 - $177,444.00 per year 

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information: Benefits eligible: 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). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.  Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance. Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald's long-term incentive plan. McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,