Sr Manager, Transformation (80-100%) — McDonald's Switzerland
- Location
- Crissier
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 119 days ago
Role overview
Profil
McDonald’s, world’s largest restaurant chain, is an innovative and people‑oriented company backed by a leading multinational brand.
In Switzerland, 189 restaurants are operated by 46 independent franchisees.
- Profil
- McDonald’s, world’s largest restaurant chain, is an innovative and people‑oriented company backed by a leading multinational brand.
- Market AlignmentCoordinate market initiatives with enterprise vision and segment priorities.
- Integrate global programs (GBS, ArchOS, MCX, etc.) into market execution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field;
- Master’s preferred.
Main responsibilities
- Market AlignmentCoordinate market initiatives with enterprise vision and segment priorities.
- Integrate global programs (GBS, ArchOS, MCX, etc.) into market execution.
- Advocate for market needs and share best practices.
- Market-wide Project & Portfolio ManagementOwn a centralized view of all strategic and transformation projects across the market.
- Govern the project portfolio with visibility on priorities, timelines, dependencies, risks, and resources.
- Drive consistent project governance standards and facilitate prioritization with market leadership.
- Provide structured portfolio insights, identify overlaps and risks, and act as the coordination point between global, segment, and market initiatives to ensure a “One Market / One Portfolio” approach.
- Deployment & ExecutionOversee planning and execution, track progress, manage risks, and ensure on‑time delivery.
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field;
- Master’s preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Change Management certification (PROSCI, ADKAR, or equivalent).
- 8+ years’ experience in project and change management, preferably in a global or matrixed environment.
- Strong stakeholder management, advisory, and coaching skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication;
- English, French and German.
- Ability to balance global and local priorities, drive behavioral change, and deliver results through matrix teams.
- Commitment to McDonald’s values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Family. Personal Qualities
- Collaborative, resilient, adaptable, and customer-driven.
- Able to lead and influence across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Willingness to live McDonald’s values every day. Success Measures
What the company offers
- Mobility benefit associated with this position: company car or SBB season ticket or a travel allowance.
Application process
- value realization in partnership with project leads and CxOs.
- Portfolio & Roadmap ManagementOversee the integrated market transformation roadmap across all three platforms.
- Act as liaison with global, segment, and market stakeholders, providing transparency on progress and resource needs.
- Support Project LeadsSupport project leads with governance setup, tools, guidance, and escalation support, based on project priority and strategic impact.
- Drive Change – One McDonald’s WayCoordinate change delivery using McDonald’s frameworks.
- Support market adoption plans, influence leaders to champion change, and build sustainable transformation capabilities.
- Cross-Functional CollaborationWork with global, segment, and market partners.
- Escalate key risks, promote “share & steal” practices, and partner with COEs to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement.
Company and context
- It ensures clear prioritization, transparency, and strong execution, enabling leadership to balance performance, transformation, and organizational capacity.
- The Transformation Lead provides end‑to‑end visibility on market priorities, supports initiative sequencing, and strengthens execution discipline through consistent project and change management standards.
- The role may include direct or indirect reports and retains accountability for strategic direction and operational execution.
Additional details
- Apply value realization in partnership with project leads and CxOs.
- Advocacy, Capability Building & CommunicationsSupport upskilling in change management, coach leaders on change execution and measurement, and coordinate market communications aligned with enterprise transformation guidance. What You Need to Be Successful
- Commitment to McDonald’s values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Family. Personal Qualities
- Willingness to live McDonald’s values every day.
- Team effectiveness and cross-market collaboration velocity. With us, you get the following benefits
Notes and original content
- Responsibilities
- Advocacy, Capability Building & CommunicationsSupport upskilling in change management, coach leaders on change execution and measurement, and coordinate market communications aligned with enterprise transformation guidance.
- What You Need to Be Successful
- Qualifications
- Commitment to McDonald’s values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Family.
- Personal Qualities
- Success Measures
- Team effectiveness and cross-market collaboration velocity.
- With us, you get the following benefits
Questions about this listing
What salary does McDonald's Switzerland offer for this role?
McDonald's Switzerland lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Crissier. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does McDonald's Switzerland offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with McDonald's Switzerland during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at McDonald's Switzerland?
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