Supervisor, Project Management [T500-24493]

About McDonald’s: One of the world’s largest employers with locations in more than 100 countries, McDonald’s Corporation has corporate opportunities in Hyderabad. Our global offices serve as dynamic innovation and operations hubs, designed to expand McDonald's global talent base and in-house expertise. Our new office in Hyderabad will bring together knowledge across business, technology, analytics, and AI, accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions for the business and our customers across the globe.

Job Description: McDonald’s has an exciting opportunity for a

Supervisor, Project Management role based in India.

You will be responsible for driving alignment through the innovative planning process, elevating the People Program Management capability, and supporting key Global People initiatives throughout the year. In addition to specific planning accountabilities, there will be opportunities to collaborate closely with the in-market Global People Strategy & planning team on ad-hoc projects to support the broader organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in project and portfolio management. The candidate is expected to reside in India.

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

Cross Team Collaboration & Partnerships: Serves as “go-to” resource and support for market on all things related to the People planning process Coordinate with the GP Strategy & Planning team to support the execution of long-term GP strategies, goals, and plans and ensure alignment with overall Global People Segment business objectives Collaborates with Product Teams and GP Strategy & Planning team to build timelines for the entire People Portfolio including milestones, deadlines, and launches

Program Management: Accountable for effective coordination and on-time delivery of HR PMO support activities Assist in the orchestration and sequencing of key GP projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently and within established timelines, while coordinating resources, tracking progress, and escalating challenges Prepare periodic reports for the GP Strategy & Planning team to track strategic goal accomplishments and initiative progress

Qualifications: Create presentation materials & data management artifacts required for the effective deployment and phasing of GP initiative Assist in the crafting of strategic communication related to GP policies, initiatives, and organizational changes Manages schedules and deadlines for Global People initiatives Supports the execution of function-wide meetings (e.g. Project Acceleration Meetings and functional webcasts), developing key inputs and outputs for these events

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Culture, or related field; advanced degree preferred Proven experience in roles responsible for people experience or project management Experience operating in large, multi-national corporations in a highly matrixed, complex structure Experience working across many countries and cultures Understands the needs and challenges of global leaders Work a schedule with strong overlap to U.S. business hours (e.g., 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. IST) to ensure real time collaboration with North America–based partners People Experience Expertise & Skills Technical knowledge in areas of people experience, project management, and HR processes Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-analysis skills Ability to write well and communicate effectively across all layers of the organization Knowledge of HR compliance and data privacy regulations Strong business acumen Open to learning new systems and processes Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills Positive attitude and a willingness to learn; self-starter Strong ability to influence others; able to build and drive a strong business case for people as a growth driver Continuous improvement and growth mindset