Sr Manager, Transformation

Job Description:

Company Description:

McDonalds 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 McDonalds remains one of the worlds leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonalds means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonalds, 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 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

McDonalds has set an ambition to become a Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement leader. To make this happen, McDonalds is standing up a Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement Modernization (GI Mod) program. This program will help McDonalds to better leverage our scale and unlock sustainable value for our company and communities. We are transforming our Indirect Sourcing and Procurement capabilities, processes, solutions, and ways of working to create One McDonalds Way of buying Indirect goods and services responsibly.

This program presents an exceptional career opportunity to be a part of this journey as a Global Lead for GI Mod. This role is critical and will help lead the design and roll-out of solutions that enable McDonalds to become a Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement leader.

Reporting to the GI Mod Program Transformation Lead, the role will guide specific markets through the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of leading solutions to transform and enable McDonalds Source-to-Pay processes, systems, and capabilities, leading at the intersection of the business and technology. It plays a critical part in the Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement Modernization program, driving the successful deployment and adoption of procurement solutions across the enterprise.

Duties

Key responsibilities will include providing program leadership, functional solution expertise and process guidance to the GI Mod project team, supporting Ariba/Fusion post go-live stabilization efforts and/or Wave 2 and subsequent deployments. Partnering closely with Global Technology, legal and collaborating across global stakeholder groups, the role is paramount to building a digitally enabled Indirect Sourcing and Procurement function for the enterprise.

• Partner in leading the design, development, and deployment of best-in-class S2C and R2I policies, processes, and capabilities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the procurement lifecycle.
• Assess and define market specific technology requirements aligned with McDonalds Indirect Sourcing and Procurement objectives.
• Design and implement market specific technology solutions and architecture in alignment with business needs and broader GBS program goals.
• Partner with Global Markets to gather local insights and incorporate requirements across indirect procurement processes.
• Identify and prioritize process and technology improvement opportunities using data-driven insights and industry best practices.
• Track performance against KPIs and escalate risks or issues to the GI Mod Program Lead as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement across S2I process areas, promoting innovation and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with solution vendors to ensure effective delivery, deployment, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage and oversee a global team across multiple time zones.
• Provide regular updates to program leadership and stakeholders on solution development and implementation progress.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant transformation experience in a highly complex environment and Global landscape
• 3+ years experience leading teams and managing multiple projects
• Proven experience leading complex process transformation initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Expertise in Sourcing & Procurement, including Indirect Procurement, S2C, and R2I processes.
• Strong knowledge of procurement technologies (e.g., Icertis, Ariba) and experience designing solutions to enable process improvements.
• Ability to gather and translate business requirements into functional specifications and scalable technology solutions.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology initiatives to business objectives.
• Strong project management capabilities, including managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive solution delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment.

Skills: Process Improvement, Strategic Thinking, Executive Presence / Communications, Stakeholder Management, Project Management

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 McDonalds long-term incentive plan.

McDonalds 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. McDonalds 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.

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