Coordinator, Project Management

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 3,100 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Bonus eligible

Job summary

McDonald’s is seeking a PM Coordinator, FoM within its Future of Marketing team in Chicago. You will support program governance, create materials, and help onboard new employees while coordinating cross-functional workshops and maintaining project documentation.

The role emphasizes strong organization, proactive communication, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced corporate environment. Health benefits and performance-based bonus are available.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to build a strong network within the organization, both formally and informally.
• Must be proactive with a desire to stretch beyond the task list to support the team.
• Demonstrates ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Quick learner and ability to understand complex business issues.
• Must be organized, motivated, and detail-oriented with superior follow-through.
• Must be able to prioritize and work well under deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete large volumes of work efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to adapt to a continually changing business and work environment.
• Professional, reliable, driven and results-oriented

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program activities and follow-ups across teams.
• Schedule and logistics for program governance meetings and cross-functional sessions.
• Maintain organized program documents and reports (SharePoint, org charts, deliverables).
• Develop, edit PowerPoint presentations, agendas, summaries for meetings.
• Assist onboarding, invoicing, and tracking program budget.
• Support coordination of stakeholder visits and sessions as needed.
• Maintain distribution groups, rosters, and lists for the team.
• Document key decisions and owners to drive follow-through.
• Support other program delivery objectives as required

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Networking

Initiative

Confidentiality

Quick learner

Organization

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Professionalism

Job description

Job Description:

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily.We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

Company Description:

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range ofoutstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Department Overview

McDonald’s is evolving its global marketing model to be more connected, efficient, and effective, with greater emphasis on data, measurement, and decision support. As part of this effort, McDonald’s is establishing a Future of Marketing team to define how marketing capabilities, processes, and ways of working will evolve over time. The team will help the business better leverage scale, improve consistency across markets, and strengthen the overall effectiveness of marketing investments.

The PM Coordinator, FoM is an excellent opportunity to build upon your professional experience in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. You will be a critical team member and will perform a wide variety of specialized and administrative functions. The top candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills as well as strong results orientation in a large and complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating program activities (e.g., updates, actions, dependencies, communications) and related follow-ups across teams

• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for program governance meetings and cross-functional sessions

• Assist in maintaining organized program documents and reports (e.g., SharePoint site, org charts, key deliverables, and related materials)

• Develop, consolidate and edit PowerPoint presentations, agendas, meeting summaries and other materials in support of program meetings

• Assist with on-boarding process of new employees, invoicing, and tracking program budget

• Support coordination of stakeholder visits and program-related sessions as needed

• Maintain key distribution groups, rosters, and lists for the team

• Coordinate cross-functional workshops and working sessions; document key decisions, actions, and owners to drive follow-through

• Support other program delivery objectives and tasks as required

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong communication and critical thinking skills

• Ability to build a strong network within the organization, both formally and informally

• Must be proactive with a desire to stretch beyond the task list to support the team

• Demonstrates ability to handle and maintain confidential information

• Quick learner and ability to understand complex business issues

• Must be organized, motivated, and detail-oriented with superior follow-through

• Must be able to prioritize and work well under deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete large volumes of work efficiently and effectively

• Ability to adapt to a continually changing business and work environment

• Professional, reliable, driven and results-oriented

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

The position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $30.87 - $38.59 per year

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

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