Full-Time
Supervisor
Global Travel
Posted on 11/15/2025
McDonald's
10,001+ employees
Global fast-food chain with franchised model
Compensation Overview
$78.3k - $97.9k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
Three days on-site per week required; candidate must be local to Chicago, IL.
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- Minimum 8+ years prior corporate experience managing travel globally.
- Experience in developing and managing relationships with travel partners including travel management companies, airlines, hotels and rental car providers.
- Experience in managing global corporate travel / card services program and in implementing and managing corporate travel policies.
- Must have broad understanding of general business concepts and disciplines including finance/accounting, corporate card programs, travel management, etc.
- Experience utilizing and understanding travel technology tools i.e. online booking tools, reporting dashboards, re-shopping technology, 3rd party services.
- Strong understanding of the impact of technology for process improvements.
- Experience in developing data-driven strategies to right size or enhance the travel program.
- Ability to draw strategic insights from travel, corporate card and expense data. Analyze to effectively summarize and present insight based on the needs of the audience
- Detail orientated.
- Clear, concise and empathetic verbal and written communication styles. A key attribute will be the ability to work across multiple markets and navigate cultural differences.
- Ability to manage communications across the corporation from senior leadership to the broad employee population.
- Ability to manage flexible working hours to accommodate global markets and varied time zones.
- Proven record of being an effective team player dedicated to collective success. The ability to promote cooperation and solve problems in a timely, creative, and professional manner.
- Proficiency at working closely and collaboratively with multiple departments, leadership and in cross-functional teams globally.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and demands.
- Proven record of experimentation and openness to feedback, learning from both successes and failures.
- Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously and independently. Make sound judgments and decisions independently.
- Demonstrated commitment to the company’s core values, including a commitment to high ethical standards, unquestioned integrity, and a commitment to advancing the company’s diversity & inclusion commitments.
- Experienced and fluency with Microsoft Office
- Work in collaboration with the Global Travel Manager to support McDonald’s regional and global initiatives, new products and process implementations.
- Support Global Travel Manager to manage day-to-day operations of the global travel program including US and overseas markets. Tasks not limited and will include project support, resolving customer service, and technology issues
- Manage day-to-day travel queries and operational projects and tasks. Support the Global Travel Manager where required and in their absence
- Proactively manage TMC partnerships - specifically daily operations, service levels and adherence to McDonald’s policy and processes.
- Maintain and enhance McDonald’s preferred online booking tool/s, working closely with the tool providers, markets and travel agencies to support and resolve any issues or changes to setup
- Perform system maintenance as needed (new hires, employment terminations, profile questions, etc.)
- Manage issues and escalations calmly and effectively with problem-solving skills, and creative solutions
- Understand supplier strategy for the program. Support to manage, maintain and monitor supplier partnerships ensuring agreements maximize economic outcomes, deliver key mutual objectives, value and leverage to McDonald’s.
- Attend and support performance reviews with travel partners.
- Proactively monitor, maintain and execute employer benefit programs
- Management and tracking of unused tickets and UATP cards.
- Become a trusted advisor, engage and collaborate with key stakeholders across all departments to understand their requirements, educate and ensure the travel program supports them as needed. Build support and consensus around initiatives and develop action plans to address opportunities.
- Own and engage supplier network adoption to highlight the benefits of the McDonald’s Travel Program and support on boarding.
- New employee training and communication for travel program.
- Lead and operate with authority, ability to act independently internally and externally.
- Be customer focused; employ excellent judgment, discretion and customer service skills, including diplomacy.
- Support in designing and executing impactful communication material to engage travelers on new initiatives, opportunities and updates to drive overall compliance and further awareness of the travel program.
- Support in giving presentations, facilitate meetings, and develop/provide training
- Track and analyze travel program performance, behaviors and create relevant engagement to highlight program value to key stakeholders.
- Support to monitor travel policy compliance and develop strategies to increase compliance.
- Understand travel data and have the ability to independently support requests and/or develop presentations as needed.
- Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset.
- Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in corporate travel management.
- Support improvement strategies to optimize the performance of the program including and not limited to improvement of controls, cost, efficiency, service, or visibility of information.
McDonald’s operates a global network of fast-food restaurants offering burgers, fries, and other items, serving customers quickly and affordably. It uses a mix of company-owned and franchised locations, with revenue coming from store sales, franchise fees and royalties, and income from owning and leasing real estate. It relies on digital ordering, third-party delivery, and a rewards program to boost convenience and loyalty, plus family-friendly amenities. Its goal is to lead the quick-service restaurant space by delivering scale, a strong brand, and a broad digital ecosystem, while expanding through franchising and real estate.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1955
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- McValue 2.0 menu launched April 2026 boosts low-income traffic with $3 items.
- Loyalty program drove $9 billion Q1 2026 sales across 70 markets.
- Q1 2026 revenue hit $6.52 billion, up 9.4%, with 3.8% comp sales growth.
What critics are saying
- Wendy's $3 menu erodes McDonald's low-income share within 6-12 months.
- K-shaped economy cuts low-income traffic 15-20% over 12-24 months.
- US franchisees sue over McValue 2.0 margins, halting rollout by Q3 2026.
What makes McDonald's unique
- McDonald's operates 45,699 restaurants across 120 countries serving 68 million daily.
- Franchise model generates revenue from royalties, fees, and real estate leases.
- Four Ds strategy emphasizes digital ordering, delivery, drive-thru, and development.
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Benefits
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Performance Bonus
Long Term Incentive
Company News
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