Manager, Strategy & Planning

Job Description: Company Description: McDonaldu2019s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonaldu2019s will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway. McDonaldu2019s Global Technology is here to power tomorrowu2019s feel-good moments. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time.Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, weu2019re digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and weu2019re reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonaldu2019s restaurant.We face complex tech challenges every day. But thatu2019s where our diverse and talented teams come in. Theyu2019re made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced. Check out the McDonaldu2019s Global Technology Technical Blog (to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. Department Overview This position will support the Global Technology Strategy & Planning teamu2019s efforts in support of our technology priorities. The Strategy & Planning Manager role will report to the Sr. Manager within the broader remit of the Planning & Program Management Office team. This role will drive Global Technologyu2019s strategy and planning processes inclusive of Phase Planning as well as the integrity of various key planning artifacts. This role will support the evolution of the Integrated Business Planning Process on behalf of the Consumer Platform and serve as a subject matter expert on Enterprise Planning at McDonaldu2019s. This position will partner with key collaborators within, but not limited to, Product/Technology, Global Customer Engagement, Delivery, and Global Business Services to support enterprise-wide initiatives and meet critical planning achievements. Duties + Coordination of Enterprise Phase Planning process for Global Technology, in collaboration with market and segment teams + Support the evolution of project plans to inform Enterprise Planning Roadmaps u2013 informing a standardized approach that ties to our overall planning goals and deliverables + Act as a subject matter expert on strategic and operational activities, questions and establishing best practices + Partner closely with key center collaborator groups to enable all enterprise planning deliverables + Help ensure accuracy and alignment of key project artifacts by regularly communicating Enterprise Roadmap updates and deadlines to the Project Management Office Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in business administration, strategy or related fields + 5+ years of experience and technical/functional expertise in one or several of the following areas: management consulting, technology, planning, operations and/or marketing + Demonstrable ability to influence senior leaders and peers without direct authority + Experience leading multi-functional initiatives with multiple Global collaborators + Demonstrated experience developing analyses, presentations, and support material to implement strategy or change initiatives + Mature critical thinking, problem solving, analytical, oral, and written communication, and presentation skills + Advanced MS Office skills (Excel and Powerpoint) + Smartsheet or Power BI experience preferred + Dedicated facilitator who strategically leads discussions + Hard-working/self-starter, diligent leader who actively works to remove barriers to achieving results + Adapts to changes in priorities with ease, comfortable working

Created: 2026-01-16