Senior Director Business Analysis & Digitial Capability

Are you a visionary digital leader ready to redefine how data, technology, and strategy converge in a global powerhouse? The McDonald's Division (TMD) is seeking a Senior Director of Business Analysis & Digital Capability to lead the charge in transforming how we operate, analyze, and innovate. This is a critical strategic and operational role, blending business consulting, digital strategy & transformation, and performance management to enable smarter, faster decision-making across the team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong consulting experience, particularly in technology or digital transformation. They will work seamlessly across business and technical teams-translating complex needs into clear solutions, aligning stakeholders, managing projects to execution, and building scalable processes that drive measurable impact.

What You'll Do

• Drive digital advancement across TMD Finance and the division, ensuring milestones are met and improvements are continuously identified and implemented.

• Translate complex business needs into actionable digital solutions. Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI and automation, to unlock new value streams.

• Identify and implement advanced analytics tools, cloud-based platforms, and AI-powered solutions. Collaborate with KO IT to bring cutting-edge digital capabilities to life.

• Serve as a strategic digital partner to our customers. Equip customer-facing teams with real-time insights and ensure our digital solutions evolve in sync with customer needs and market dynamics.

• Analyze outputs from digital tools and platforms to generate forward-looking insights. Guide cross-functional teams with clarity to drive business outcomes.

• Drive global business process stewardship by balancing local market needs across International and North America teams with the goal of developing scalable, standardized solutions that support global consistency and efficiency.

• Represent TMD in enterprise-wide digital and analytics initiatives, maintaining strong connectivity across the organization. Promote awareness of key programs, drive alignment on cross-functional priorities, and ensure TMD's strategies are integrated with broader company efforts where applicable.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of business analysts. Scope projects, assess resourcing needs, and oversee external consultants when engaged.

• Lead alignment on data sources within the Microsoft Azure environment to ensure consistency across reporting and systems. Identify emerging data needs and clearly define business requirements for implementation by the software engineering team.

• Lead monthly and quarterly performance routines, producing executive-level briefings and collaborating with the TMD Leadership Team to to embed data-driven decision-making into the business rhythm

• • 7+ years of experience in consulting (or internal strategy/digital team), with a focus on technology, systems implementation, or digital transformation
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects in a large, matrixed environment
  • Strong ability to translate business needs into actionable technical solutions and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Knowledge of or hands-on experience with emerging technologies, including generative AI, machine learning, automation, and intelligent analytics platforms. Ability to evaluate, pilot, and scale AI use cases across business functions.
  • Deep familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g., Hyperion, SAP), data platforms (e.g., Power BI), and cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, Anaplan, etc)
  • Strong executive presence, communication, and influencing skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership
  • Comfortable managing ambiguity, driving alignment, and delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with agile or iterative project methodologies is a plus
  • Must be able to work in office 2 days per week.

• Large & Connected Network: Ability & exposure to cross-functional connected teams
• across the country & globe allow you to enhance and maintain global connections that
• allow us to move faster and learn from others.
• Innovative Technology: We utilize and lead the market with our large supply chain network.
• and state-of-art technology we use each day.
• Experiences: with a global organization and the opportunity to learn and grow.