Manager Transformation

McDonald's; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

McDonald’s Global Office India in Hyderabad is seeking a Transformation Manager to lead end-to-end transition and change initiatives within the India Org Activation team. You will collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure day 1 readiness, workforce transition, and effective communication across the center.

The role requires 7–11 years in core transitions, a degree in a related field, and certifications such as PMP or Prince II.

Qualifications

• 7–11 years of core transition experience across multiple domains.
• 5–7 years of executing end-to-end transitions including vendor-to-vendor and shared services transitions.
• Degree in Project Management, Organizational Development, or related field.
• PMP, Prince II, or Change Management certifications preferred.
• Experience with workforce transitions and day 1 readiness.
• Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day 1 readiness through hiring and onboarding actions.
• Translate modernization plans into people-readiness actions.
• Coordinate training, learning, KT, and upskilling programs.
• Monitor readiness across transformation waves.
• Facilitate change management and communication initiatives.
• Support organizational design implementation.
• Track transition progress and provide leadership updates.
• Engage cross-functional teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Change management

Transition management

Transition planning

Education

Degree in Project Management or related field

Job description

About McDonald’s:

One of the world’s largest employers with locations in more than 100 countries, McDonald’s Corporation has corporate opportunities in Hyderabad. Our global offices serve as dynamic innovation and operations hubs, designed to expand McDonalds global talent base and in-house expertise. Our new office in Hyderabad will bring together knowledge across business, technology, analytics, and AI, accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions for the business and our customers across the globe.

Department Overview

We are excited to announce an opening for Manager, Transformation at McDonalds Global Office India. Please find below the details of the role and its responsibilities.

Duties

Skills Required: Program Management, Project Management, Change Management, Transition Management, Transition Planning

At McDonalds, we believe that our success begins and ends with our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive and contribute their best.

We are looking for a Manager in McDonald’s in India Org Activation team, who will report to the McDonald’s in India Org Activation Director. This role will perform transition activities under broader Transforation objectives.

The Transformation Manager will assist in managing transition and change management activities at the McDonald’s India in Hyderabad, supporting day 1 readiness and organizational transformation efforts. This role will involve workforce transition, change, communication, learning, and organizational support, collaborating closely with teams to implement strategies that help the center achieve its operational and strategic objectives.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Support day 1 readiness by coordinating hiring and onboarding of employees
• Translate functional modernization deployment plans into people-readiness actions
• Coordinate training, learning, KT, and upskilling programs
• Monitor people readiness across transformation waves
• Facilitate change management and communication initiatives
• Support organizational design implementation
• Track transition progress and provide leadership updates
• Engage cross-functional teams for seamless integration

Work Location: Hyderabad, India

Work Pattern: Full-time | Hybrid

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For:

• 7 to 11 years of Core Transition Experience across multiple domains
• 5 to 7 years of executing end to end transitions, with different types of transitons including vendor to vendor, shared services to vendor, rebadging scope.
• Degree in Project Management, Organizational Development, or related field
• PMP, Prince II, Change management certifications preferred
• Experience with workforce transitions and day 1 readiness
• Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills

McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 40,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners. At McDonald’s, we lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community, and family. Here is your chance to get in on something special as we grow our corporate team in India and allow you to grow your career.