Consultant, Project Management (1 year contract)

Job Description

Job Description:
Company Description:
At McDonald''s, we are committed to being the best, and that starts with finding the best people. We have built a team of extraordinary people from around the world. We are problem solvers, risk takers, innovators, and thought leaders that take our work seriously, but have fun doing it. We challenge ourselves to get smarter and sharper every day, we value personal and professional growth, and believe in rewarding and celebrating our successes.
The Opportunity
The Project Management Department is seeking a highly motivated Project Management Consultant to support a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives across the Canadian market.
The candidate will report directly to the Manager, Project Management Department and work closely with senior McDonaldu2019s corporate staff and business leads to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to market objectives. The candidate will play an integral role in driving execution excellence across multiple programs by coordinating cross-functional teams, supporting project governance, and assisting in crisisu2011related response activities when required. Key customers and stakeholders for this position include Strategic Platform Leads, National and Regional Corporate Management Teams, McDonaldu2019s Owners & Operators, and Supplier partners.
If you are passionate about contributing to a global brand, bring hands-on project management experience, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a high-performing Project Management Team.
This posting is for an existing role.
Duties
Championing the Brand
Manage project progress, create key reports, and facilitate project status updates
Define project/program risks, build & manage mitigation plans to drive efficient decision-making
Own project meeting preparation, facilitation, and follow-up on action items
Support the communication plan for key messages, project updates, and key decisions that will be used throughout the portfolio of projects
Leverage lessons learned from previous projects to lead pre & postmortems, and share out lessons learned with project stakeholders
Better Together
Execute strategic enterprise initiatives for the Canadian Market with project management leading practices including building project charters, defining scope & success metrics, building and maintaining project timelines and identifying and managing cross-functional resources from all areas of the business (including National Operations, Marketing/Menu, Supply Chain, People, Technology, Field Service, Strategy & Insights, Canada Impact, Etc.)
Can thrive in both an individual and team environment
Strong guest-centric focus and shows a resourcefulness for accomplishing tasks
Manage cross-functional team relationships, motivate and inspire the team towards the shared goal, and lead through team conflict resolution
Build strong relationships and credibility with business leads, project teams and stakeholders
Partner with and coach business leads, project teams, and stakeholders, to strengthen their project management skills, guiding them through best practices while driving project delivery
Maintain a professional attitude with colleagues and partner organizations
Committed to Lead
Collaborate with Project Leads to define success criteria for program delivery as well as the ways in which success will be measured
Create & implement project communication and change plans for Market Governance teams (Enterprise Initiative Governance & Initiative Steering Committee)
Use and continually develop leadership & stakeholder management skills
A keen eye for process improvement opportunities
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:
Minimum 5-8 years of project management experience leading a project, executing PM methodologies & standards
University degree with proven analytical acumen and working towards the PMP designation
Knowledgeable in project management methodologies and best practices
Resourceful self-starter with strong analytical skills
Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office products:
Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio
Strong team player with proven ability to build relationships and foster collaboration across functional areas
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills
Experience coaching or guiding cross-functional teams in project management practices
Ability to deliver results with a client service mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to solve problems creatively
Ability to manage multiple deliverables and remain organized
Familiarity with project management software and tools
Leadership Expectations:
The successful candidate must display, to some degree, the following behaviours:
Stand with the Guest
Inspire Others to Shine
Collaborate Across Boundaries
Focus on Shared Purpose
Seek New Ways
Salary Range
The expected salary range for this role is $76,799 - $102,398 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:
McDonaldu2019s Canada and Owner/Operators are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Our workplaces have a long-standing policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
Requsition ID: 2994