Organisational Design Director

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

Job summary

A leading global corporation is seeking a Director of Organizational Design based in the UK. This role involves leading key organizational design projects, enhancing business strategy execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration while promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of expertise in organizational capabilities and project management to drive significant transformation.

Qualifications

• Experienced in HR or Organizational Design with strong analytical skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with global teams and manage complex projects.
• Knowledge of trends, best practices, and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on organizational design and operating models.
• Drive organizational transformation across IOM/IDL segments.
• Provide recommendations on structures, roles, decision rights, and implementation plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

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. Our growth strategy focuses on staying ahead of customer needs and exploring further growth potential. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a global career.

Job Description

McDonald’s has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Organizational Design role based in the United Kingdom. You will lead organizational design and operating model projects across Internationally Operated Markets (IOM) and International Developmental Licensee Markets (IDL), developing capabilities to support business strategy. This role reports to the Senior Director, Organizational Design, and is a member 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 to develop capabilities and structures supporting business strategy.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, navigating ambiguity, balancing priorities, and driving alignment.
• Deliver recommendations for solutions including structure, roles, decision rights, and interfaces, with supporting materials and implementation plans.
• Provide expertise on organizational design facets such as 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 and share expertise in leadership forums.
• Collaborate with People Partners to enhance organizational effectiveness and provide strategic design input.

Governance, Metrics, and Innovation:

• Promote resource efficiency and organization health through effective shape and size management.
• Contribute to governance processes and report on organization metrics.
• Stay informed on trends and innovations in organization effectiveness, introducing new designs, tools, and methods.

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 globally 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; familiarity with 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 People from all Walks of Life...

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonald’s experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture that allows people to be their authentic selves, enhancing our service. We are proud of our heritage of diversity and representation within our communities. The diversity of our people, customers, franchisees, and suppliers strengthens us.

We do not tolerate inequality, injustice, or discrimination of any kind. As a large employer, we are active in our communities, helping develop skills and aspirations that support success at McDonald’s or elsewhere.