Job Description

Job Description:

Company Description: 

McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald’s will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway.  

McDonald’s Global Technology is here to power tomorrow’s feel-good moments.  

That’s why you’ll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we’re reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that’s where our diverse and talented teams come in. They’re made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced.  

Check out the McDonald’s Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy.  

Department Overview

The Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture (EA) helps guide the enterprise, proactively and holistically, through transformation and optimization initiatives, supporting the formulation and realization of digital and technology strategy and driving innovation opportunities. The scope of activities includes enabling the organization to achieve targeted business outcomes that support enterprise and C-suite priorities for growing revenue, optimizing costs and mitigating risks. They focus on building relationships with business and IT stakeholders, communicating the value of enterprise architecture (EA) and the services it offers, ensuring ongoing satisfaction with EA services and performance, and shaping and guiding the delivery of EA’s services.  

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Lead and Evolve the EA Practice

  • Lead the enterprise-wide architecture governance to ensure the alignment to McD’s tech standards and target states.
  • Define the EA value proposition and drive communication and education efforts.
  • Mature EA into an internal consultancy offering agile, stakeholder-aligned services.
  • Build and develop a skilled EA team, fostering business and behavioral competencies.
  • Provide coaching, manage EA resources, and ensure governance and compliance.

Shape and Guide Business Strategy

  • Analyze market trends, disruptive forces, and financial levers to inform strategy.
  • Develop future- and current-state models to support strategic decision-making.

Bridge Strategy and Execution

  • Align business and IT through technology-enabled business models and roadmaps.
  • Address execution challenges while balancing innovation and growth.

Drive Innovation and Emerging Technology Adoption

  • Identify and assess disruptive technologies and innovation opportunities.
  • Provide actionable insights and manage innovation execution using agile methods.

Strengthen Business Engagement and EA Value

  • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on technology investments.
  • Develop consumable, timely architecture guidance to support strategic decisions.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

  • Master’s or bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or a related field of study, or equivalent experience. F
  • Fifteen or more years of experience in strategic and operations planning and architecture. 
  • Fifteen or more years of experience in at least three disciplines, such as business, information, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management, or operations in a multitier environment. 

Skills:

  • Strategic & Financial Acumen: Expertise in business, operating, and financial models; budgeting; cost-benefit and risk analysis.
  • Technology & Architecture: Deep knowledge of EA, IT principles, cloud services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), APIs, microservices, and AI (including generative AI).
  • IT & Agile Methodologies: Proficient in SDLC, ITSM, Agile, Lean, DevOps, and frameworks like ITIL and TOGAF.
  • Enterprise Agility: Strong grasp of agile principles and frameworks at scale.
  • Information & Systems Management: Skilled in infrastructure, operations, and information management practices.
  • Tools & Modeling: Familiar with EA tools, modeling techniques, and repository management.
  • Communication & Analysis: Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

Salary Ranges-$222,650.00 - $289,440.00

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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