Senior Director Technology IDLBU

McDonalds International Developmental Licensee (IDL) Markets Segment / Business Unit (BU) the delivery and operation of core technology solutions across 79 markets supporting 19000 restaurants and offices. Our mission is to implement innovative secure and scalable technology that enhances customer experiences and drives business success.

The Senior Director IDL BU Technology is a strategic leadership role responsible for guiding technology adoption and across 29 markets within the Latin America Business Unit representing $6B in sales. Reporting to the Global Technology CTO IDL this role ensures alignment with global technology standards drives efficiency and supports market CIOs in implementing enterprisewide solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership 

• Provide executivelevel guidance to market CIOs on McDonalds global technology strategy mission and standards.
• Develop and lead BUwide technology programs ensuring effective across multiple markets.
• Partner with Global Technology suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and adoption of technology solutions.

Technology & Governance

• Oversee technology implementations ensuring compliance with global standards and security protocols.
• Drive adoption of enterprise technology solutions fostering operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Establish governance frameworks to monitor performance ensure best practices and enhance deployment processes.

Stakeholder Management 

• Collaborate with BU leadership global technology teams and market executives to align technology priorities with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary technology advisor for the BU ensuring key stakeholders are aligned on longterm strategic direction.
• Communicate technology advancements and value to internal and external stakeholders through structured engagement.

Financial Planning & Resource Management

• Support multiyear technology investment planning (CapEx/OpEx) to ensure sustainable growth and innovation.
• Provide guidance on budgeting resource allocation and financial oversight of technology initiatives.
• Work with markets to develop costeffective and scalable technology solutions.

Change Management & Continuous Improvement

• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement ensuring that technology enhances business performance.
• Lead transformation initiatives remove barriers to adoption and promote standardization across markets.
• Share best practices across markets through regular briefings knowledgesharing forums and CIO meetings.

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $193610 $251690 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 jobrelated factors.

Qualifications :

• Proven leadership in largescale global technology operations.
• Experience managing and developing multinational teams.
• Building strong relationships with and influencing leadership stakeholders and partners
• Strong ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders CIOs and business leaders.
• Expertise in technology transformation governance and strategic planning.
• Strong financial acumen including knowledge of CapEx/OpEx planning and investment strategies.
• Excellent communication and change management skills to drive adoption and alignment.
• Experience in the Retail or QSR industry overseeing technology transformation and operations.

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 McDonalds longterm incentive plan.

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