Department OverviewMcDonald's Global Business Services, Change & Organization Activation COE, is seeking a
Sr. Director, Organization Activation Lead to drive organizational activation, operating effectiveness, and capability enablement for the Enterprise Data, Analytics & AI (EDAA) organization. This leader will bring together Organizational Design, Change Management, Communications, and Talent Strategy to help EDAA scale effectively and deliver against its business objectives.
The Sr. Director will shape activation strategy, align cross-functional stakeholders, and guide organizational readiness, adoption, and operating model execution. This role requires strong executive presence, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex organizational and workforce challenges into practical business outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead Organization Activation StrategyDevelop and execute an integrated activation strategy across Organizational Design, Change Management, Communications, and Talent initiatives to support EDAA's growth and evolving operating model.
Drive Organizational Effectiveness & Operating Model ExecutionPartner with EDAA and People leaders to design and activate scalable organizational structures, governance, job architectures, and ways of working that enable effective execution across a global organization.
Enable Readiness, Adoption & Workforce ActivationLead organizational readiness, change, communications, training, talent movement, and workforce planning efforts to ensure successful adoption of new capabilities and ways of working.
Serve as a Strategic Integrator & AdvisorAct as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, connecting priorities across organizational design, talent, communications, and change initiatives. Drive alignment, manage risks, and ensure strategic objectives are translated into execution.
Lead Executive & Organizational CommunicationsDevelop communication strategies that create clarity, alignment, and engagement across EDAA while helping leaders effectively reinforce organizational priorities and change initiatives
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience leading organizational activation, organizational effectiveness, change management, operating model implementation, or large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Experience supporting technology, analytics, data science, engineering, or digital organizations and partnering effectively with technical leaders.
- Proven ability to influence executives, shape organizational strategy, manage complex stakeholder environments, and drive enterprise-wide adoption of change.
- Experience partnering with HR and business leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, capability building, and talent strategy.
- Strong program leadership skills, including governance, risk management, dependency management, and organizational readiness planning.
- Experience serving in organizational effectiveness, organizational activation, chief of staff, transformation, or related strategic leadership roles.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities and executive stakeholders.
Preferred- Master's degree in Organizational Effectiveness, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting global workforce expansion, localization efforts, and operating model evolution.
- Management consulting experience with a focus on organizational transformation, talent strategy, or operating model design.
- Experience supporting AI, analytics, data science, engineering, or digital transformation organizations.
CompensationBonus Eligible: Yes
Long - Term Incentive: Yes
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Salary RangeThe expected salary range for this role is $208,215 - $260,268 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.
