Director, Digital Transformation, Global Supply Chain

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 ofoutstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
Department Overview
Our Global Supply Chain (GSC) Digitalization Team is looking for an individual to lead multiple cross functional transformational digital initiatives and manage continuous improvements of our supply chain solutions. This position will report to the Senior Director of GSC Digitalization and be accountable to establish, align, manage, and deliver on various digital roadmaps with Business and Technology Stakeholders.
The Director will be responsible for the respective projects that will enable the digital transformation of GSC sub functions. He/she will work in strategic partnership with strategy leads, business teams, suppliers, and Global Technology to lead a team to plan / build / test and handover digital solutions, aiming to drive digital adoption towards a more digital way of working.
Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4 employees and 4-6 contract project and change managers
• Lead key programs within Digital for our GSC and Market Business Functions. Drive a 3+ year digital roadmap that supports our supply chain business and digital needs now and, in the future
• Support continuous alignment and project delivery prioritization with our GSC global business and market stakeholders, in close partnership with our Global Technology business colleagues
• Oversee cross functional projects to deliver on time and within budget, this includes:
  • Work with Global Technology and their vendors to build requirements, design future digitally enabled business requirements, develop and test the required technology
  • Work with our Enablement Team to handover developed solutions to ensure ongoing support, training, and change management with our suppliers and global + market supply chain teams
• Champion continuous improvement & change management across the business & all stakeholders towards a more digital way of working

Key outcomes of the role

• 3+ year digital roadmap for the transformational initiatives, aligned with business stakeholders & Global Technology
• Successful delivery of the projects and solution enhancement work that supports our GSC functions and markets (includes successful project budget and external resource management)
• Adoption of available digital capabilities - both our suppliers and the global + market supply chain teams regularly utilize the digital tools and digitally enabled processes
• High levels of stakeholder alignment & satisfaction

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience and ability to develop, lead, and motivate talent
• Experience using AI and ML technology to modernize and digitize processes
• Passion for digital development and experience in building digitalized business processes to create business value
• Passion for high performance, taking responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
• Confident in effective communication, influencing, and relationship skills
• Proficient in explaining complex concepts in a simple way to stakeholders throughout the system
• Creative, love to learn and try new things, with the ability to adapt quickly
• Enjoy collaborating and engaging with others to deliver results
• Ability to approach projects from a strategic, commercial and user focus
• Project management experience leading complex cross functional projects and initiatives
• Good understanding of supply chain business processes
• Interested in technology, with the ability to tie together user and technology perspectives
• Strong experience profile and desire to lead change and adopt new ways of working
• Strategic thinking and approach to problem solving
• Results, outcome & accountability focused
• Ability to prioritize & balance demands vs. resources
• Strong levels of self-awareness

Compensation
Bonus Eligible: YES
Long - Term Incentive Eligible: YES
Benefits Eligible: YES
Salary Range
The expected salary range for this role is $168,350.00 - $218,860.00 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.
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