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: Leads the design and implementation of process improvements and manages the systems and tools that support the marketing department’s operations. This role is responsible for driving operational efficiency, fostering innovation, and ensuring that the department’s processes and systems align with overall business strategies. Primary Accountabilities: Process Improvement: + Lead the identification, analysis, and redesign of key marketing processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability. + Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement a process improvement strategy that aligns with department and company goals. + Oversee the documentation and communication of new processes, ensuring that changes are understood and adopted across the department. + Work closely with marketing leadership and other departments to ensure that process improvements and systems initiatives align with overall business objectives. Innovation: + Identify and implement industry best practices in process improvement and systems management, driving innovation within the department. + Monitor trends and advancements in marketing technology, recommending new tools or systems that could enhance department performance. Systems / Tools:  + Lead implementation of systems and tools that will increase the marketing department efficiency and effectiveness (i.e., knowledgebase, PMO tools, etc.) + Identify opportunities for system / tool improvements and partner with marketing leadership / IT to implement / integrate Leadership: + Mentor a group of junior staff; providing guidance, training and support 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. Qualifications: Educational Background + Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional Experience + Proven experience in process improvement or a related role. + Experience with systems and tools to drive marketing department efficiency / effectiveness (e.g. knowledgebase, PMO, etc.) Skills & Abilities + Strong leadership skills + Expertise in marketing systems and tools, with experience in evaluating and implementing new technologies + Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously + Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities + Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills 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 mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. Requsition ID: REF8812R_744000044945892