Manager, Partnerships

Job Description:

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 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.

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 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.

We are charting the course for the future of Global Brand Partnerships at McDonald's to build long-term brand love, elevate the brand's relevance, and deliver business results.

The Manager, Global Brand Partnerships
, will lead world-class partnerships that position McDonald's at the center of culture. This role sits at the intersection of entertainment, music, gaming, licensing, and retail marketing—shaping how McDonald's shows up through meaningful collaborations, breakthrough campaigns, must-have consumer products, and unforgettable brand moments.

This individual will champion McDonald's partnership ecosystem, driving strategic collaborations across entertainment studios, music artists, gaming platforms, cultural institutions, consumer brands, licensors, and experience-led platforms. They will drive implementation of McDonald's global licensing strategy and execution of key marketing campaign partnerships and Happy Meal programs.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and culturally fluent, with experience building successful partnerships, negotiating high-impact deals, and translating emerging trends into scalable global programs.

They are a voracious consumer of culture today and will bring expertise across sport, entertainment, fashion, gaming, creators, and more. They are knowledgeable and curious about new and emerging trends, channels, and subcultures and able to convert that curiosity into tangible strategies to drive business and brand results.

This role will be
accountable for:

• Drive McDonald’s global partnerships strategy across entertainment,…