Job Description

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. 

Department Overview

The Global Meetings Manager oversees all aspects of McDonald’s Meetings Management Program. This role is responsible for managing enterprise-wide meeting processes, tracking meeting spend and volume, establishing standards, and leading suppliers and technologies to deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and quantitative controls.

Duties

Key responsibilities include:

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the home office, global markets, and key suppliers in the meetings space.
• Expanding the program to additional markets through the implementation of a global Strategic Meetings Management Program.
• Staying current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies, and integrating them into McDonald’s environment where applicable.
• Developing strategies to continuously optimize program performance, focusing on improvements in controls, cost, efficiency, service, and overall experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8-10+ years of experience in a relevant field (communications, meetings and events, hospitality, procurement).
• Experience leading strategic meetings management programs, global or cross-market experience ideal.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Proven track record in supplier management.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly to all levels of the organization.
• Collaborative leadership skills with experience leading cross-functional teams and provider groups.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Ability to lead, influence, and drive results.
• Experience in process improvement and protocol development.
• Proficiency in reporting and data analysis.
• Ability to identify and manage risks and issues.
• Demonstrated success in leveraging interpersonal skills to influence behavior and navigate complex team environments.
• Active engagement across departments and within the organization.
• Customer-obsessed mindset.

Compensation

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $101,437.00 - $126,797.00 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.

Competencies Execution Proficiency Background & Values Strategic Proficiency Building Blocks Talent Proficiency

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. 

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