Job Description:Company Description:At McDonald's, we are committed to being the best, and that starts with finding the best people. We have built a team of extraordinary people from around the world. We are problem solvers, risk takers, innovators, and thought leaders that take our work seriously, but have fun doing it. We challenge ourselves to get smarter and sharper every day, we value personal and professional growth, and believe in rewarding and celebrating our successes.The OpportunityThe Enterprise Transformation Department is seeking a contract Project Management Consultant to help deliver strategic transformation initiatives that shape the future of the Canadian market. Working closely with senior leaders, global stakeholders and cross-functional teams, this role will drive project execution, support governance and change management activities, and ensure strategic initiatives are delivered effectively and sustainably. The consultant will facilitate alignment across stakeholders, manage project plans, risks, and dependencies, and help translate strategic priorities into actionable outcomes. This position is ideal for an experienced project professional who excels at navigating complexity and ambiguity, influencing without authority, and driving results in a dynamic and evolving business environmentIf you are passionate about contributing to a global brand, bring hands-on project management experience, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a high-performing Project Management Team.DutiesChampioning the BrandManage project progress, create key reports, and facilitate project status updatesDefine project/program risks, build & manage mitigation plans to drive efficient decision-makingOwn project meeting preparation, facilitation, and follow-up on action itemsSupport the communication plan for key messages, project updates,



and key decisions that will be used throughout the portfolio of projectsLeverage lessons learned from previous projects to lead pre & postmortems, and share out lessons learned with project stakeholdersBetter TogetherExecute strategic enterprise initiatives for the Canadian Market in partnership with Global program leads.Brings project management leading practices including building project charters, defining scope & success metrics, building and maintaining project timelines and identifying and managing cross-functional resources from all areas of the business (including National Operations, Marketing/Menu, Supply Chain, People, Technology, Field Service, Strategy & Insights, Canada Impact, Etc.)Can thrive in both an individual and team environmentStrong guest-centric focus and shows a resourcefulness for accomplishing tasksManage cross-functional team relationships, motivate and inspire the team towards the shared goal, and lead through team conflict resolutionBuild strong relationships and credibility with business leads, project teams and stakeholdersPartner with and coach business leads, project teams, and stakeholders, to strengthen their project management skills, guiding them through best practices while driving project deliveryMaintain a professional attitude with colleagues and partner organizationsCommitted to LeadCollaborate with Project Leads (local and global)



to define success criteria for program delivery as well as the ways in which success will be measuredCreate & implement project communication and change plans for Market Governance teamsUse and continually develop leadership & stakeholder management skillsA keen eye for process improvement opportunitiesQualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:Minimum 5-8 years of project management experience leading a project, executing PM methodologies & standardsUniversity degree with proven analytical acumen and working towards the PMP designationKnowledgeable in project management methodologies and best practicesResourceful self-starter with strong analytical skillsStrong aptitude with Microsoft Office products:Excel, PowerPoint, Word, VisioStrong team player with proven ability to build relationships and foster collaboration across functional areasDemonstrated solid organizational and time management skillsExperience coaching or guiding cross-functional teams in project management practicesAbility to deliver results with a client service mindsetExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to solve problems creativelyAbility to manage multiple deliverables and remain organizedFamiliarity with project management software and toolsLeadership Expectations:The successful candidate must display, to some degree, the following behaviours:Stand with the GuestInspire Others to ShineCollaborate Across BoundariesFocus on Shared PurposeSeek New WaysSalary RangeThe expected salary range for this role is $78,000 - $104,000 per yearThe 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.This is for an exisiting role.Additional Information:McDonald's Canada and Owner/Operators are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Our workplaces have a long-standing policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during our recruitment processRequsition ID: 5413

📌 Consultant, Project Management (10-Month Contract) (Toronto)
🏢 McDonald's
📍 Toronto