Menu Launch & Promotions Project Lead

McClement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McClement is looking for a New Product & Promotions Project Manager to drive supply chain strategy for new menu items and promotions across the McDonald’s system. You’ll coordinate with McDonald’s, suppliers, logistics providers, and cross-functional teams to ensure launches are on time, on budget, and of the highest quality.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong collaboration, and impeccable execution under pressure, with a focus on cost, risk, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Science, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in Supply Chain, Food Manufacturing, Food Commercialization, Restaurant Operations, or the Food Service industry.
• Strong project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while meeting aggressive timelines.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience developing strategic plans and managing organizational changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply strategies supporting new product launches and promotional events.
• Lead cross-functional project teams from planning through execution while ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are achieved.
• Build comprehensive supply plans that ensure product availability throughout each promotion.
• Partner with logistics providers to optimize freight strategies and distribution plans.
• Develop supplier contingency plans that minimize business disruption and ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and brand risks throughout each project.
• Build trusted relationships with McDonald's, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive successful program execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and the McDonald's System while monitoring supplier performance and compliance.
• Lead issue resolution and communicate solutions to key stakeholders across the System.
• Secure leadership approval for capital investments associated with assigned projects.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned product categories.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency, execution, and overall performance.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Science, or related field

PMP certification

Job description

McClement is looking for a New Product & Promotions Project Manager to drive supply chain strategy for new menu items and promotions across the McDonald’s system. You’ll coordinate with McDonald’s, suppliers, logistics providers, and cross-functional teams to ensure launches are on time, on budget, and of the highest quality.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong collaboration, and impeccable execution under pressure, with a focus on cost, risk, and delivery.