Senior Director, Real Estate Franchising

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.

The Snr Director Restaurant Development will provide strategic direction and consultation to market and segment leads on enhancing development processes within the Real Estate and Construction sectors. This role involves setting and aligning stretch and achievable  development targets, nurturing talent, and working with external consultants and suppliers to improve development tools. The consultant will engage with Development Leaders (DLs) and Managing Directors (MDs) to establish standards and governance for processes and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consultation & Direction: Provide guidance to markets on improving development processes in Real Estate and Construction.
• Supplier MGT and Accountability
• Target Development: Develop and align on aspirational development targets using data, market knowledge, and development experience for medium and long-term ambitions.
• Talent Management: Identify and nurture segment and market talent for succession planning and development outcomes.
• Collaboration: Work with external consultants and suppliers to develop and enhance development tools.
• Governance: Engage DLs and MDs in setting standards and providing governance on processes and outcomes.
• Corporate Impact: Lead a team within a corporate sub-function or possess profound technical expertise to execute the operational direction of the sub-function or specific area of expertise.

Communication Responsibilities:

• Negotiation: Negotiate agreement and acceptance through discussions and compromise.
• Internal Communication: Engage with individuals who have varying perspectives and objectives that may be divergent, potentially hindering the achievement of a solution.

Innovation & Improvement:

• Process Enhancement: Significantly change by enhancing entire existing processes, systems, and/or products.
• Multi-Dimensional Innovation: Provide solutions to problems and issues that have a direct impact on all dimensions (operational, financial, human capital).

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $222,650 – $289.440 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.

• Experience: Minimum of eight years of experience required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Knowledge: Requires concentrated knowledge (considered the organization’s expert) within a particular discipline.
• Leadership: Coaches at least three team members in skills; leads, schedules, allocates, and monitors work.

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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