New Products & Promotions Project Manager

About the role

We're looking for a strategic, collaborative leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, building strong partnerships, and delivering flawless execution. If you're energized by bringing new products from concept to launch while balancing supply, cost, quality, and risk, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply strategies supporting new product launches and promotional events.
• Lead cross-functional project teams from planning through execution while ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are achieved.
• Build comprehensive supply plans that ensure product availability throughout each promotion.
• Partner with logistics providers to optimize freight strategies and distribution plans.
• Develop supplier contingency plans that minimize business disruption and ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and brand risks throughout each project.
• Build trusted relationships with McDonald's, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive successful program execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and the McDonald's System while monitoring supplier performance and compliance.
• Lead issue resolution and communicate solutions to key stakeholders across the System.
• Secure leadership approval for capital investments associated with assigned projects.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned product categories.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency, execution, and overall performance.

You'll thrive here if you...

• Enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges with thoughtful, data-driven solutions.
• Naturally build strong relationships and influence without formal authority.
• Excel at balancing multiple priorities while keeping projects on track.
• Stay calm under pressure and confidently navigate changing priorities.
• Think strategically while remaining focused on execution and details.
• Are comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Take ownership, anticipate risks, and proactively solve problems before they become obstacles.
• Enjoy collaborating with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
• Believe that continuous improvement is part of everything you do.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Science, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of experience in Supply Chain, Food Manufacturing, Food Commercialization, Restaurant Operations, or the Food Service industry.
• Strong project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while meeting aggressive timelines.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience developing strategic plans and managing organizational changes.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience within the McDonald's System or Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience working with supplier commercialization or product launches.

Pay

$90,000 - $110,000

Why join McClement

At McClement, our values guide how we work—and how we treat one another. We believe in collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, and we take pride in fostering an environment where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Apply today if you'd like to be a part of a close-knit, high-performing team where your contributions matter, your ideas are welcomed, and your role plays a meaningful part in our day-to-day success.