Job Description

McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald’s will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive Thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway. 

McDonald’s Global Technology is here to power tomorrow’s feel-good moments.

That’s why you’ll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we’re reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that’s where our diverse and talented teams come in. They’re made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced.  

Check out the McDonald’s   Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. 

Job Description

As the ATS (Applicant Tracking System) Product Owner, you will lead the strategic direction and development of our crew focused ATS platform, ensuring it meets the needs of our internal stakeholders and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Vision and Strategy: Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the ATS platform based on market trends, customer feedback, and business goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders (internal teams) and the development team, gathering requirements, prioritizing features, and managing expectations.
• Feature Prioritization: Prioritize features and enhancements based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility, using data-driven insights and market research.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure timely delivery of product releases.
• Quality Assurance and Testing: Define acceptance criteria and conduct thorough testing of new features to ensure they meet quality standards and user expectations.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure the ATS platform complies with data privacy regulations and industry standards, working closely with legal and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3-5 years) as a Product Owner or Product Manager, with a focus on SaaS products and preferably ATS or HR technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience working in Agile environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and prioritize effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus across teams.
• Technical proficiency and understanding of software development processes and technologies.

Additional Information

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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