Strategic Portfolio Manager

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom McDonald's Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Portfolio Manager to join our Change Team at McDonald's. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a central role in translating our business strategy into action and supporting its successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the prioritisation of projects within the organisation, defining project delivery governance and providing assistance and assurance through audits and health checks.
  • Report on the portfolio to various audiences across the business, acting as the 'go-to' SME for our plans.
  • Develop and maintain a deliverable, costed business plan that aligns with our strategy and translates into clear plans that everyone can understand.
  • Define, implement, and run the project intake and prioritisation process, coaching stakeholders in the development of their ideas.
  • Maintain the integrity of the portfolio by managing critical information for key forums, acting as a gatekeeper for discussions and considerations.
  • Build and maintain relationships across the business and wider leadership team, managing trade-off and re-prioritisation conversations.
  • Define and implement processes to support resource forecasting and management across projects in the portfolio.
  • Work with finance for effective investment governance for all projects in the portfolio.
  • Report on the status of projects in the portfolio, working with project managers to provide input.
  • Work with the Head of Project Delivery to educate project managers on the project management framework and their responsibilities.
  • Provide assurance through ad-hoc project audits and health checks, recommending corrective action as required.
  • Work with the Business Strategy and Insights Team to support the annual Phase Planning and Plan to Win process.
  • Liaise with Technology to ensure the global tech roadmap is aligned with the market plan.
  • Continually seek to improve processes and outputs, creating a high-performing team and supporting individual development.
  • Provide objectivity and friendly challenge to everything we do through a 'business change' lens.
About You

We are looking for a senior change leadership expert with strategic and critical thinking skills, portfolio planning and PMO experience, and experience using digital tools to manage projects, programmes, and portfolios. You will have the ability to balance competing priorities, influence all levels, and challenge effectively where required. You will also have effective communication skills, storytelling experience, and a collaborative workstyle with the ability to engage and mobilise teams around common goals.

What We Offer

As a member of our Change Team, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to the success of our business. You will also have access to a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits package, and the chance to work with a diverse and inclusive team.

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