McDonald's · 9 hours ago
Ronald McDonald House Research Projects Manager
Chicago, IL, US, 60607
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expMcDonald's is a globally recognized brand committed to creating positive impact through its values of inclusivity and community. The Ronald McDonald House Research Projects Manager will oversee research initiatives focused on family-centered care, manage project timelines, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance healthcare practices related to Ronald McDonald House programs.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with the Ronald McDonald House Global Director of Research & Insights to manage Ronald McDonald House Global research projects from start to finish: e.g. study design, System requirements and engagement processes, project deliverables, project meetings, reporting, and budget
Create and maintain a calendar of all Ronald McDonald House Global research operations to assure timely completion and communication of projects: e.g., budget timeline, reporting due dates, Global team meetings, learning opportunities, research releases, and external comms
Work with the Ronald McDonald House Global Learning & Development team to build an evidence-informed culture by translating research findings into practice through webinars and online trainings for Ronald McDonald House staff
Preserve and enhance institutional knowledge by maintaining and disseminating research studies and related materials through the Ronald McDonald House Resource Library, Heartbeat and other internal channels
Work closely with the Ronald McDonald House Global Director of Research & Insights and COO to plan and coordinate meetings with the Ronald McDonald House Research and Data Advisory Council and ad hoc meetings hosted by the Ronald McDonald House Global team
Liaise with Ronald McDonald House research partners, Ronald McDonald House Research and Data Advisory Council members, and internal stakeholders on research project opportunities, updates, and translation of findings
Collaborate with the Ronald McDonald House Global Development and grant making teams on proposal development, grants, and other donor and fundraising requests
Oversee knowledge management and translation of Ronald McDonald House evidence on family-centered care to enable understanding of Ronald McDonald House theory of change and how to applies in practice
Support local implementation of Ronald McDonald House Global FCC research and survey tools
Post FCC-related resources to the Resource Library and coordinate their dissemination via appropriate internal channels in collaboration with the Ronald McDonald House Global Communications and Learning & Development teams
Work with Ronald McDonald House Field Operations to provide guidance and track local Chapter FCC activities
Support the project management of the Ronald McDonald House Annual Information & Outcomes Report (AIOR) in close collaboration with the Ronald McDonald House Data Analytics Manager and Ronald McDonald House Global Technology team, including annual report and query updates, project timeline, translation of related materials, and dissemination
Work closely with the Ronald McDonald House Global Director of Research & Insights and Ronald McDonald House Data Analytics Manager to ensure adequate data capture of System metrics
Conduct RADAR queries to inform Ronald McDonald House Global strategic activities and metrics
Support development of ad hoc System survey needs in collaboration with Ronald McDonald House Global Data Analytics Manager and other functional teams; provide consultation and advice to Chapters as needed
Qualification
Required
7+ years of project management experience with multi-site research or evaluation projects in public health and/or social services. Experience working with nonprofit sector and/or academic or clinical research institutions preferred
Strong understanding of data collection and evaluation methods; experience using large scale survey tools (e.g. Qualtrics) preferred
Experience synthesizing research and literature and offering key insights, organizing and translating data
Analytical approach to outcomes identification, measurement, and evaluation
Critical thinker with exceptional writing skills; data visualization experience a plus
Organized with strong project management skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrated experience communicating and working across teams in a matrixed environment. Must be able to present, discuss and translate complex data or technical information in a way that supports the understanding and needs of different types of audiences
Bachelor's degree in related field required. Research and evaluation experience in public health and non-profit settings can serve as a proxy for education
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits
401(k) plan
Adoption assistance program
Educational assistance program
Flexible ways of working
Time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO)
Bonus
Stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan
Company
McDonald's
McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries.
10001+ employees
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