Organisational Design Director

McDonald's Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporation is seeking a Director of Organizational Design in the UK. This role involves leading organizational design projects and collaborating with senior leadership to enhance business strategy execution. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a background in HR or Organizational Design.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or Organizational Design with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead talent strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational design and operating model projects.
• Drive organizational transformation across IOM/IDL segments.
• Promote resource efficiency and contribute to governance processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Degree in Organizational Design

Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Company Description:

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries serving 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength, focusing on staying ahead of customer needs and realizing growth potential. Our ambition keeps McDonald’s as a leading corporation after nearly 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a globally influential career.

Job Description:

McDonald’s has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Organizational Design based in the United Kingdom. You will lead organizational design and operating model projects across two key business segments: Internationally Operated Markets (IOM) and International Developmental Licensee Markets (IDL). Your role will involve developing organizational capabilities to support business strategy execution. This position reports to the Senior Director, Organizational Design, and is part of the Global Organizational Design Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in organizational design, operating models, and a data-driven approach to program execution.

Responsibilities:

Following McDonald’s policies, principal accountabilities include:

Organizational Design & Implementation:

• Lead organizational design and operating model projects, developing capabilities and structures to support business strategy.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, navigate ambiguity, and drive alignment amid adjustments.
• Deliver recommendations for structures, roles, decision rights, interfaces, forums, etc., including design artifacts and implementation plans.
• Provide expertise on capability taxonomies, sizing, spans of control, and reporting layers.
• Serve as People Manager for Manager, Organizational Design based in the US.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Partnerships:

• Drive organizational transformation across IOM/IDL segments, translating strategic priorities into roles, processes, and structures.
• Partner with senior leadership and HR Business Partners on organizational design practices.
• Collaborate with People Partners to develop organizational effectiveness capabilities and provide strategic input.

Governance, Metrics, and Innovation:

• Promote resource efficiency and effective organization shape and size.
• Contribute to governance processes and report on organization metrics.
• Stay informed on trends and bring innovative designs, tools, and methods to support organizational growth.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Design, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Experience in HR or Organizational Design with strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of trends, best practices, and HR compliance regulations.
• Proven ability to collaborate with global teams and manage diverse teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, consulting, and project management skills.
• High emotional intelligence, business acumen, and a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead talent strategies for complex transformations.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in large, complex projects and agile practices is a plus.
• Experience in a large consultancy (strategy, organization, or human capital) is a significant plus.

Additional Information:

At McDonald’s, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. People from all walks of life make the McDonald’s experience special. We embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self. We are proud of our heritage of diversity within our communities. We do not tolerate inequality, injustice, or discrimination. We recognize our responsibility as a large employer to develop skills and drive aspirations, helping people succeed within and outside of McDonald’s.