Sr Manager, Learning & Development

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Date: Oct 15, 2025

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 Charities 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 Senior Manager, Learning and Development will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the learning and development strategy for McDonald’s Global People function. This role will lead the strategy, design, planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the People L&D agenda (People Academy) —an initiative to build capabilities, foster growth, and cultivate a culture of learning across the Global People team. The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the Academy aligns with strategic priorities and delivers measurable impact.

This role reports to the Director, Learning and Development with a dotted line into Senior Director, Corporate People Partner while closely partnering with the Global People Leadership Team, including the Global Chief People Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

    • Lead the development and execution of the People L&D strategy (People Academy) in alignment with the broader People function goals and People Talent Strategy.
    • Develop operational plans and timelines for Academy initiatives, requiring cross-functional input.

Program Design & Delivery

    • Design and implement blended learning programs using the 70-20-10 framework.
    • Lead the development of onboarding, upskilling, and reskilling experiences tailored to the People function.
    • Ensure programs are inclusive, scalable, and aligned with McDonald’s values and leadership competencies.

Stakeholder Engagement

    • Partner with subject matter experts, People leaders, and learners to co-create relevant learning experiences.
    • Communicate effectively across levels, influencing adoption and engagement with Academy offerings.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

    • Monitor program effectiveness and value through a standardized learner evaluation, data, and business outcomes.
    • Iterate and improve learning experiences based on insights and evolving needs.

Vendor & Partner Management

    • Manage relationships with external learning providers and internal teams (e.g., Global People, Transformation).
    • Ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with strategic goals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 6–8 years of experience in learning and development, talent management, or organizational development.
  • Proven ability to manage projects with moderate complexity and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience designing and delivering learning programs using modern methodologies.
  • Strong business acumen and insight, with the ability to translate strategic business goals into appropriate development and talent programs that balance the evolving priorities of the organization
  • Ability to influence practices and approaches across teams and levels.
  • Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.
  • Experience in HR transformation or capability building is.

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $129,800.00 - $165,490.00 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. 

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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