Manager - Project Management [T500-20095]

About Us :

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 are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.

Position Summary :

Manager, Program Management - GBS Integrated Planning & Resourcing Support

Job Description

The Manager, Program Management - GBS Integrated Planning & Resourcing Support role is responsible for supporting cross-functional alignment across multiple GBS initiatives by maintaining the Integrated Workplan, facilitating planning workshops, and assisting with resource forecasting. The Manager will help mitigate risks to program delivery through established governance channels. This role will also summarize strategic insights from integrated plan & resourcing, create executive-level communications, and support project management tooling within the GBS landscape. This role is based in Hyderabad, India.

Responsibilities :

In addition to following McDonald’s policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to :

Integrated Planning & Resource Management :

Collect and implement updates to the integrated workplan to reflect all program activities, milestones, and dependencies across multiple initiatives and workstreams

Assist in standardizing resource forecasting and capacity planning across multiple initiatives and workstreams

Summarize strategic insights from integrated plans to optimize timelines and resourcing across the program in executive-level communications

Tooling & Meeting Support :

Ensure smooth user experience of project management tooling and assist with configuration updates and continuous learning

Facilitate preparation and execution of integrated planning workshops, including material creation, meeting management, and follow-up

Support other ad-hoc enterprise activities such as corporate planning and segment updates

Collaboration & Relationship Management :

Support collaboration and synthesization between Integrated PMO, initiative project teams, Transformation Management Office, and horizontal capabilities

Support Leads and PMs in understanding Integrated PMO ways of working, standards, and onboarding materials

Build and maintain strong working relationships with project managers to promote alignment and consistent delivery

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

Overall Experience range of 7 – 11 Years.

Minimum 5 years of experience in project or program management

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Experience with project management tools (e.g., Planview, Jira, Smartsheets)

Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Experience managing and updating integrated workplans across multiple initiatives

Familiarity with resource forecasting and capacity planning processes

Experience facilitating planning workshops and / or events, including agenda creation and follow-up coordination

Skilled in designing and maintaining process documentation

Preferred Qualifications :

PMP a plus

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven organization that values innovation, inclusion, and impact.

Work with a collaborative and supportive team across global markets.

Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work options, and continuous learning opportunities.

Work location : Hyderabad, India

Work pattern : Full time role.

Work mode : Hybrid.

Additional Information :

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