Director, Business Continuity Governance

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.

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 Charities 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 of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

As the Business Continuity Governance Director, you will assume a leadership role in the development of relevant governance frameworks and processes to support enterprise-wide business continuity efforts. You will provide leadership and guidance to a team of professionals, collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to assess, design, implement, and maintain effective business continuity practices. This includes leading the development of tools and training to enable effective planning by the business. You will contribute to developing business continuity governance plans, target operating models, and strategies to continuously improve program effectiveness. You will oversee the delivery and reporting of the organization's business continuity capabilities, ensuring transparency and accountability in our resilience efforts. Position reports to Risk Governance Senior Director.

The Impact You Will Make:

As the Business Continuity Governance Director, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by:

• Leading and overseeing the assessment, design, and implementation of robust business continuity governance, ensuring the organization's ability to respond to and recover from disruptions.
• Providing strategic guidance and direction to the team, ensuring their professional development and fostering a culture of excellence in business continuity governance.
• Evaluating controls and conducting in-depth risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.
• Driving the organization's business transformation initiatives, navigating complexities, managing risk effectively, and ensuring the continuity of critical operations.
• Optimizing business continuity efforts, enhancing program effectiveness, and protecting against emerging threats to business operations.
• Collaborating with professionals across functions to address risks holistically, ensuring resilience and compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee thorough assessments of critical business processes and dependencies, including risk profiling and impact analyses.
• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive business continuity governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, and controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and address risks associated with business continuity across various domains (e.g., technology, operations, supply chain).
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of business continuity plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Identify and escalate potential risks and issues related to business continuity, providing recommendations for risk mitigation and control enhancement.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in business continuity governance, incorporating best practices into the organization's program.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to internal stakeholders on business continuity governance matters, promoting awareness and understanding of continuity planning principles.
• Facilitate training and awareness sessions for employees on business continuity governance policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulators during audits and examinations related to business continuity governance.
• Continuously improve and enhance the organization's business continuity governance program through process optimization, automation, and innovation.

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $168,350 – $218,860 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.

• 8+ years of managerial experience in risk management
• Leading and executing complex business continuity-related projects within an organization, demonstrating expertise in implementation, design, and execution.
• Deep understanding of industry practices and regulations related to business continuity governance, enabling the development of effective programs and conducting comprehensive risk assessments.
• Familiarity with common business continuity issues in relevant industry sectors, facilitating the identification and mitigation of organization-specific risks.
• Proficient in conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses of complex data, providing valuable insights for decision-making and risk management strategies.
• Strong ability to develop and implement tailored business continuity governance frameworks, leveraging technology tools and creative problem-solving skills to drive effective solutions within the organization.

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

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

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.

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