Manager, Project Management
Date: Aug 3, 2026
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.
Department Overview
The Strategy & Planning team team is focused on strategy formulation and prioritization, strategic and operational planning, program management office, and vendor management efforts. The Manager, Project Management role reports to the Sr. Manager or Director role within the broader remit of the Program Management Office. This role leads and directs projects that are very cross functional and highly complex using different development methods which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration.
Duties
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• Own and maintain comprehensive project plans, roadmaps, and execution from initiation through delivery, utilizing appropriate development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid, etc.) to achieve project goals
• Drive projects through established stage gate processes, ensuring all required documentation, approvals, and PMO artifacts are completed on time and in alignment with CBO standards
• Manage scope change using appropriate verification techniques to keep projects on track, documenting, tracking, and communicating changes through proper channels
• Measure and monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques to identify variances, implement corrective actions, and maintain visibility for all stakeholders
• Identify, document, and track high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints, implementing approved mitigations and workarounds proactively with recommended paths forward
• Prepare and deliver monthly program review materials to senior leadership, serving as the primary expert on project status, risks, and delivery health • Publish weekly status reports and maintain project artifacts in alignment with CBO standards and templates
• Align stakeholders and team members around a common understanding of project expectations, scope, and priorities across technical and non-technical partners spanning global markets
• Support standardization of project management processes across all initiatives in accordance with best practices and CBO delivery standards
Qualifications
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• 3–5 years of project management experience, with demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex, or simultaneous projects in a corporate or global environment
• Deep subject matter expertise in project management processes, tools, and methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects or multiple projects simultaneously, with strong resource planning, coordination, and prioritization skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive execution while aligning broader business objectives and solving complex, ambiguous problems
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and initiative with the ability to work independently and drive results under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to present project status clearly to senior leadership and direct stakeholder contact
• Experience working in a matrixed or global organization preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; PMP or CAPM certification preferred
• Familiarity with cybersecurity or large-scale 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 $115,872.00 - $144,840.00 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.
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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