Director, Transformation

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Date: Jun 22, 2026

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Company: McDonald's Corporation

Company Description: 

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 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. 

Role Description

The Director, Enterprise Data Analytics & AI (EDAA) Transformation will lead the strategy, design, and execution of the organization's next generation AI-powered analytics capabilities, transforming how markets and business functions across the enterprise access information, generate insights, and make decisions. This leader will partner with senior business stakeholders to identify high-value opportunities, define a strategic roadmap, and translate business priorities into scalable AI and data solutions delivered by engineering teams. As a key driver of enterprise transformation, they will help establish standardized data, metrics, and business logic across functions and markets, ensuring AI is powered by trusted, governed information. This role requires a combination of strategic vision, deep technical expertise in AI and data platforms, executive communication skills, and hands-on problem solving to bridge the gap between business needs and technology execution. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Help shape and drive execution of the strategy and roadmap for EDAA’s Data & AI solutions, with a focus on delivering an AI-powered experience for accessing data, insights, and decision support 

  • Translate business needs into product roadmaps, business requirements, and technical requirements for engineering teams 

  • Lead the design and delivery of scalable AI-powered analytics solutions that drive measurable business value 

  • Champion enterprise-wide data standardization, governance, and consistent business definitions to enable trusted AI and analytics 

  • Partner with engineering, architecture, and product teams to guide solution design and ensure successful delivery 

  • Drive cross-functional programs, managing priorities, risks, dependencies, and executive communications 

  • Facilitate measurement of business impact, adoption, and value realization  

  • Develop and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration 

Key Skills

 

  • Help shape and drive execution of the strategy and roadmap for EDAA’s Data & AI solutions, with a focus on delivering an AI-powered experience for accessing data, insights, and decision support 

  • Translate business needs into product roadmaps, business requirements, and technical requirements for engineering teams 

  • Lead the design and delivery of scalable AI-powered analytics solutions that drive measurable business value 

  • Champion enterprise-wide data standardization, governance, and consistent business definitions to enable trusted AI and analytics 

  • Partner with engineering, architecture, and product teams to guide solution design and ensure successful delivery 

  • Drive cross-functional programs, managing priorities, risks, dependencies, and executive communications 

  • Facilitate measurement of business impact, adoption, and value realization  

  • Develop and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration 


    Qualifications 

    • 10+ years of experience leading development of enterprise data, analytics, AI, or digital solutions 

    • Proven success delivering enterprise-scale AI or analytics solutions to drive transformation  

    • Deep experience with modern data platforms, AI technologies, and enterprise analytics 

    • Experience partnering directly with executive leadership to influence organizational priorities 

    • Strong understanding of data governance, enterprise standards, and scalable data architecture 

    • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex, cross-functional programs 

    • Bachelor's degree in Comp Sci, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field 

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $178,121.00 - $222,651.00 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, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance; 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).  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, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago