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.

Job Description

The Alignment team plays a critical role in supporting the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and the US marketing organization. This position will report to the Director Alignment who leads chief of staff responsibilities across the marketing leadership team. 

In the Manager, Alignment role, you will be responsible for ensuring consistent, clear and engaging communications within the marketing department, internal teams and external stakeholders. This position is responsible for department-specific communications, internal and external event coordination, and onboarding orientation. This role will be at the forefront of shaping department communication and collaboration practices.  

Primary Accountabilities: 

Marketing Enterprise Communications – Build / develop an ongoing department communication plan for internal communications including newsletters, leader emails, presentations, speeches, campaign initiatives, town halls, and system webcasts as it relates to marketing.  Messaging consistency – Determine communication guidelines and standards. Ensure all communications align with the department’s goals, tone and branding.  Leader Engagement – Collaborate with department leaders to understand their communication needs and create materials to effectively convey messages. Digital Platforms – Manage and update any internal communication platforms, ensuring all content is accessible and up—to-date. Internal / External Events – Plan and support the execution of internal (i.e. team meetings, workshops, department retreats) and external (i.e., conferences, webinars, leader presentations, industry awards, sponsorships) events ensuring that they run smoothly and align with marketing objectives.  This includes handling all event logistics, scheduling, venus selection, agenda, etc. Training and Onboarding – Design and implement comprehensive onboarding orientation and related materials for department hires.   

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $112,860 – 143,900 / 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.

QualificationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong project management abilities with attention to detail. Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges. Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Passionate about fostering team collaboration and supporting professional growth. 

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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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