Sr Manager, Global Delivery

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Date: Nov 12, 2025

Location: Oak Brook, IL, US, 60523

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

This role focuses on working closely with market teams to improve how we invest in building and upgrading restaurants. You’ll help ensure new openings and reinvestment projects meet agreed brand standards and support overall growth plans.

This role plays a key part in helping the team achieve its long-term goals. You’ll work closely with local and business unit teams, collaborate with colleagues across the Global Restaurant Development & Design team, and engage with the wider Restaurant Experience team and company organization to share ideas and drive progress.

Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Global Development, Investment Optimization & Standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead/pursue initiatives in collaboration with markets to drive value & optimization of capital investment in restaurant development/construction solutions
  • Partner with relevant markets, segment, 3rd party and other relevant functions to support prototyping & application of optimized investment restaurants solutions
  • Provision and maintenance of globally applicable tools (eg building right sizing calculator) to inform strategy & activities
  • Pursuit/lead of standardization and scaling solutions of greatest benefit and in accordance to market conditions
  • Partner with Global Strategic Sourcing Services and Segment to unlock sourcing opportunities of standardized solutions
  • Providing guidance/consultancy, benchmark, best practices and training of market resources and functions
  • When relevant provide input/insights/support as relevant to key stakeholders from across the organization, working on multi-disciplinary projects

Attributes for Success

  • Collaborator – Works easily, effectively, and inclusively with multi-disciplinary teams and diverse cultures.
  • Project Management & Leadership – Delivers complex projects, engages across all levels, and influences without authority.
  • Execution Excellence – Sets frameworks, meets deadlines, and ensures high-quality delivery.
  • Cross-functional Awareness – Considers other functions’ challenges when making restaurant decisions to maximize efficiency.
  • Self-starter – Demonstrates strong work ethic, passion, and enthusiasm for the journey ahead at McDonald’s.
  • Global Mindset – Identifies challenges, applies collaboration methods, and develops relevant solutions.
  • Development Expertise – Brings first-hand experience in managing development projects.

Qualifications

You will have demonstrated success in leading or contributing to development, construction, or real estate initiatives within a multi-site, international organization.

Experience should include managing or supporting projects across diverse markets, navigating regional regulations, and delivering solutions that balance cost efficiency, scalability, and brand consistency.

You will also have:

  • Proven experience in development cost analysis to identify profitability of different development / construction or process solutions to drive value & optimization of capital investment.
  • Experience with cross-functional collaboration, including sourcing, procurement, and design teams.
  • Track record of influencing investment decisions through data-driven insights or standardized tools.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a restaurant development discipline, construction, architecture, engineering, quantity surveyor or related field is highly desirable.

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: YES

Long - Term Incentive: YES

Benefits Eligible: YES

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $141,955.00 - $177,444.00 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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