Specialist - Project Management [T500-21647]

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 McDonald's 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.Job Description:McDonald’s has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist, People Programs role based in our India Global Business Services Office. This is a project management support role that is a key contributor to the successful execution of special projects, people program deployment, HR project implementation for the Canada market. You will be responsible for supporting special project tasks and ensuring timely progress in alignment with GP strategy and goals in the market. You will develop and manage essential presentation materials and data artifacts to support the deployment and phasing of special projects across local markets. The candidate is expected to reside within India. Responsibilities:In addition to following McDonald’s policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:People Programs Execution:Execute assigned programs and associated tasks to meet high-quality and on-time standardsCoordinate with in-market People team as needed to ensure alignment on project scope, key tasks, and timeframes Support the design and refinement of frameworks for program deployment to ensure consistency across marketsComplete all required administrative tasks to successfully execute employee programs, for entire program lifecycleEscalation, Metrics, & Risks:Partner to establish metrics and KPIs to measure the success and impact of people programs and special projects, including but not limited to: employee engagement scores, adoption of tools, utilization rates, and adjust program execution tactics accordingly.Triage and escalate project issues or concerns to the PEX North America Delivery Lead and relevant in-market team membersPresent project progress updates to PEX North America Delivery Lead and relevant in-market team members Identify potential risks in program deployment and develop mitigation strategiesProgram Deployment:Create presentation materials & data management artifacts required for the effective deployment and phasing of special projects in local market Contribute to the strategic roadmap for the People Program Deployment by identifying opportunities for innovation and improvementResponsible for supporting People Program Deployment & HR Program ManagementMonitor program performance and contribute to performance reporting Clearly understand successful program deployment for restaurants, and support delivery of engagement materials to ensure successful deployment of programsQualificationsBasic Qualifications:Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; advanced degree preferredExperience working in Human Resources or Project ManagementExperience operating in large, multi-national corporations in a highly matrixed, complex structureExperience working across many countries and culturesUnderstands the needs and challenges of global leadersStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisionsKnowledge of learning & development trends, regulations, and best practicesPreferred Qualifications:Technical knowledge in areas of HR processesExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-analysis skillsAbility to write well and communicate effectively across all layers of the organizationKnowledge of HR compliance and data privacy regulationsStrong business acumenOpen to learning new systems and processesExceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skillsPositive attitude and a willingness to learn; self-starterStrong ability to influence others; able to build and drive a strong business case for people as a growth driverProject Management Expertise & SkillsContinuous improvement and growth mindset