Manager, US Strategy and Alignment

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Date: Jun 17, 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. 

Department Overview

The U.S Strategic Alignment Manager supports the Chief of Staff to the National Field President and US One Team in orchestrating the U.S. System strategy to life across the field organization. This role requires strong analytical, communication, organizational, time management and creative skills. The Manager proactively drives exceptional visibility, alignment and engagement of the U.S. system narrative with key stakeholders through critical communication channels and strategic orchestration. The Manager is a strategic-thinker in identifying opportunities to integrate and sequence cross-functional work and in exploring relevant ways to deliver compelling messages that drive desired behaviors among stakeholders. The Manager is adept at understanding and synthesizing feedback in a face-paced environment. The Manager will closely collaborate with all U.S. cross functional teams to help align internal and external stakeholders on system priorities.  The position is based in Chicago and is expected to work from MHQ three days each week.

Duties

Internal Communications. Draft written communications and produce and edit multimedia communications and videos using digital platforms to drive desired behaviors, with minimal oversight. Support leading the team communications, staff meetings and special events and webcasts. Support the analysis of digital communication effectiveness and contribute to recommendations for improvement. Cultivate innovative ideas that inspire key audiences to achieve successes in business priorities, harvest results and then celebrate successes.

 

Executive Communications. Draft PowerPoint presentations, support all stakeholder engagement activities, draft all meeting recaps and action items. Support messaging activities from the National Field President.

 

Orchestration and Campaign Coordination. Work with Chief of Staff to identify key business priorities across each function and then weave them together into powerful campaigns to drive change across the business, working with leadership to measure results and impact.

 

Stakeholder Engagement. Meet all deadlines and anticipate when stakeholders will need information. Manage stakeholders so all key parties have information at the right time for preparation. Lead with Curiosity and Growth-Mindset, seeking feedback from all stakeholders, prioritizing feedback and adjusting plans based on input.

 

Project Support.  Support the COS and NFP Executive assistant in all aspects of leading off-site meetings, logistics planning, stakeholder engagement and support.

 

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in corporate communications, event planning, or training and development, preferably within an organization with a widely dispersed employee base.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good organizational and time management abilities.
  • Familiarity with digital communication tools and platforms.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
  • Attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
  • Campaign Management / Change Management
  • Executive Communications (speeches and PowerPoints)
  • Program and Stakeholder Management
  • Video production/editing
  • Industry business acumen and restaurant operational knowledge 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. 

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. 


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