Department OverviewThe 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- 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- 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
CompensationBonus Eligible: YES
Long - Term Incentive: YES
Benefits Eligible: YES
Salary RangeThe 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.
