Manager, Product Management
Date: Oct 23, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607
Company: McDonald's Corporation
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.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Define and implement the product strategy and roadmap for Menu Browse, focusing on the most valuable customer problems to tackle
- Manage product development from market research to defining customer needs, crafting specs, and working with teams to improve products.
- Collaborate with engineering and design to determine best functional solutions for our users, prioritize the work, and supervise against timelines
- Take ownership over features and translate requirements into specifications and user stories
- Maintain a healthy backlog of work and play a critical role in many agile ceremonies
- Deeply understand customer and restaurant crew needs, difficulties, and behaviors through research, user feedback, and market analysis; use insights to advise product decisions and prioritize product backlog items
- Foster a collaborative environment and develop positive relationships with team members to align product goals and achieve desired outcomes
- Develop relationships with markets, operations & customers to deeply understand their perspectives and difficulties as you craft your strategic roadmap
- Define and supervise product performance metrics, including speed-to-market, iOS & Android performance, and overall quality, to assess product success and drive roadmap decisions
- Remain current on industry trends and technologies to provide mentorship on product direction and preserve the product portfolio's focus
- Facilitate release planning, demos with collaborators and other agile practices on an operational basis
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, computer science, or an equivalent. MBA or other relevant certifications are a plus.
- Experience with order tracking and pickup experiences intersecting digital ordering with real-world fulfillment, specifically within the QSR industry, a strong plus.
- Demonstrated track record in product management with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data insights into product enhancements.
- Consistent track record of successfully launching and handling products throughout their lifecycle with customer experience and technology systems and specifications and interdependencies
- Ability to analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to advise product strategy.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to successfully communicate sophisticated concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams while being responsible for the work of other managers.
- Results-oriented demeanor with a strong focus on achieving business goals.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Uncompromising attention to detail.
Compensation
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Long - Term Incentive: Yes
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Salary Range
The expected salary range for this role is $127332.00 - $159165.00 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.
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