Director, Transformation

About the role

The Director, Enterprise Data Analytics & AI (EDAA) Transformation will lead the strategy, design, and execution of the organization's next generation AI-powered analytics capabilities, transforming how markets and business functions across the enterprise access information, generate insights, and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Help shape and drive execution of the strategy and roadmap for EDAA’s Data & AI solutions, with a focus on delivering an AI-powered experience for accessing data, insights, and decision support
• Translate business needs into product roadmaps, business requirements, and technical requirements for engineering teams
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable AI-powered analytics solutions that drive measurable business value
• Champion enterprise-wide data standardization, governance, and consistent business definitions to enable trusted AI and analytics
• Partner with engineering, architecture, and product teams to guide solution design and ensure successful delivery
• Drive cross-functional programs, managing priorities, risks, dependencies, and executive communications
• Facilitate measurement of business impact, adoption, and value realization
• Develop and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading development of enterprise data, analytics, AI, or digital solutions
• Proven success delivering enterprise-scale AI or analytics solutions to drive transformation
• Deep experience with modern data platforms, AI technologies, and enterprise analytics
• Experience partnering directly with executive leadership to influence organizational priorities
• Strong understanding of data governance, enterprise standards, and scalable data architecture
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex, cross-functional programs

Skills

• Help shape and drive execution of the strategy and roadmap for EDAA’s Data & AI solutions, with a focus on delivering an AI-powered experience for accessing data, insights, and decision support
• Translate business needs into product roadmaps, business requirements, and technical requirements for engineering teams
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable AI-powered analytics solutions that drive measurable business value
• Champion enterprise-wide data standardization, governance, and consistent business definitions to enable trusted AI and analytics
• Partner with engineering, architecture, and product teams to guide solution design and ensure successful delivery
• Drive cross-functional programs, managing priorities, risks, dependencies, and executive communications
• Facilitate measurement of business impact, adoption, and value realization
• Develop and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration

Pay

The expected salary range for this role is $178,121.00 - $222,651.00 per year.

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• 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; 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.