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McDonald's Corporation

Restaurants · 320k people

Sr. Manager, Technical Product Management, Emerging Technology

Posted 28 Oct

What’s this role about? The Senior Manager will lead the technology portfolio strategy for emerging technologies, including AI, RPA, and the Microsoft Power Platform. They are responsible for overseeing the full product lifecycle, ensuring business alignment, and fostering a culture of innovation within the team.

Chicago, Illinois
On-site
$142K – $177K
Full-time
10+ years exp
110 N Carpenter St, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Bachelor degree or Postgraduate degree

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Company

About McDonald's Corporation McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. More than 90% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women. McDonald's & our franchisees employ 1.9 million people worldwide. We serve the world some of its favorite foods - World Famous Fries, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets and Egg McMuffin. To learn more about the company, please visit www.aboutmcdonalds.com.

McDonald's Corporation

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10,001+ employees
Restaurants
Public Company
2.4M LinkedIn followers
Raised $2.8B

Responsibilities

  • Align technology strategies with business goals, continuously assessing the portfolio to drive innovation across Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate/Apps), Robotic Process Automation (Automation Anywhere), AI/ML/GenAI/IDP/API services (Gemini, Google, MS), and custom tools (XPPS).
  • Stay ahead of trends in AI, generative AI, and agent-based automation, translating them into practical enterprise use cases
  • Design scalable, secure, and integrated architectures across Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, and AI/ML API services to evolve toward an intelligent ecosystem of workflows, RPA, and AI agents.
  • Establish integration patterns between systems, data sources, and automation tools
  • Ensure scalability, security, and governance of automation solutions
  • Oversee the full product lifecycle from ideation to execution, utilizing agile methodologies to deliver high-quality, budget-compliant technology solutions and POCs.
  • Implement best practices for product development and delivery, including agile methodologies.
  • Translate business objectives into actionable technology roadmaps and high-ROI business cases, informed by industry trends and intelligent automation solutions.
  • Develop business cases for new technology initiatives, demonstrating their potential impact and ROI.
  • Lead innovative EPP portfolio strategies by prioritizing projects based on impact, establishing performance KPIs, and implementing robust risk and identity management plans.
  • Utilize data-driven reporting and regular portfolio reviews to monitor performance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous strategic adjustments.
  • Foster a high-performance culture of innovation and accountability by mentoring product managers and guiding their professional development and career growth.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Qualification

TechnologyManagement & LeadershipSoftwareData & AnalyticsFood & Beverage
  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in product management (intelligent automation), platform operations, or enterprise service delivery roles.
  • Strong experience leading enterprise automation technology platforms.
  • Proven success establishing governance frameworks and operating models at enterprise scale.
  • Experience managing global teams and/or Global Capability Centers (GCCs).
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Proficiency in agile methodologies
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Benefits

  • Bonus Eligible: YES
  • Long - Term Incentive: YES
  • The expected salary range for this role is $141,955.00 - $177,444.00 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.Additional Information
  • Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.
  • 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.
  • Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

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