Software Management Officer

Overview

The Software Management Officer will oversee the entire lifecycle management of software within our corporate and restaurant environments. This includes developing and implementing patching strategies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the software lifecycle, and maintaining all software by applying necessary patches. The role involves documenting and communicating Franchisee investments related to software each year, well in advance of the following year's investment cycles.

Additionally, the officer is responsible for the administration and management of system tools.

• Lifecycle Planning and Implementation:
  Accountable for establishing the strategy, plans, and implementation for lifecycle planning and software asset management across the UK&I restaurant and corporate estate.
• Annual Investment Programme for Franchisees:
  Provide Franchisees with an annual investment Programme encompassing all software components in restaurants, ensuring clear communication and planning for the following year's investment cycles.
• OS and Firmware Patch Deployment:
  Develop and maintain an ongoing plan for the deployment of operating system (OS) and firmware patches to ensure optimal performance and security of restaurants within the estate.
• Support Cyber Security Team:
  Support the Cyber Security team by maintaining and executing plans for the smooth deployment of security patches, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.
• Configuration of Images for New Hardware:
  Accountable for the configuration of images for new hardware versions, ensuring seamless integration and functionality within the technology landscape.
• Patch and Upgrade
  
  Schedule:
  
  Maintain an ongoing schedule for all operating system, applications, security patching, and firmware upgrades across the McDonalds UK&I estate, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Vendor Management
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with senior management and vendor management functions to review technology resources (software), expenses, and software license agreements, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Software System Requirements:
  Establish and maintain procedures for determining software system requirements, contributing to the effective planning and acquisition of software assets.
• Procurement and Legal Support:
  Assist procurement, financial, and legal departments in analyzing budgets, proposals, and vendor contracts for the acquisition, monitoring, and compliance of software assets.
• Tracking System Maintenance:
  Oversee the development and maintenance of a tracking system for all software assets, ensuring an accurate inventory and accounting of all assets and their components.
• Linkage with Budgeting and Procurement:
  Establish a linkage with budgeting and procurement processes to track asset acquisition, utilization, and retirement, providing insights into the financial aspects of software asset management.
• Global Alignment:
  Work closely with colleagues in GTIO and GTRM to understand and plan for emerging technologies and implement them within the organization to agreed milestones.

• Our Franchisees
• Change Management
• Global VMO
• Cybersecurity and Data
• Global Technology colleagues in other McDonalds markets
• Global and Segment product functions
• Our supplier partners

• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully with vendors, suppliers, and contractors who provide a broad spectrum of products and services.
• Demonstrated competency of Information Technology contract administration, purchasing, or procurement.
• Expertise with Software Asset Management and licensing models.
• Familiarity with asset management software (CMDB) and/or inventory tracking systems.
• An understanding of software licensing models and frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to present complex or highly technical issues in simple and easy-to-understand formats.

• Service Now System Administrator Certified
• Experience/Knowledge of Snow License Manager
• CSAM or other software asset management related certification
• ITIL 3 or 4 Foundation
• Experience in the food and beverage industry or a similar fast‑paced environment.

McDonalds has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonalds is one of the UKs largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people. Our Global vision is to build a better McDonalds and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best‑lovd restaurant company.

McDonalds is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working…