Project Manager

Role Overview

As a Project Manager you will lead the planning and execution of renovation and innovation projects, steering cross‑functional teams throughout the project lifecycle to achieve strategic business objectives. You will manage project ideation, scoping, timelines, and resources while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creative problem‑solving and enhances product offerings and operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Project Manager for the confectionery portfolio, driving execution that supports growth, brand strategies, and business priorities.
• Take full ownership of initiatives, guiding projects from charter development through post‑launch review to ensure seamless delivery against objectives.
• Simultaneously manage and lead projects of varying complexities, including pack extensions, maintenance, small investments, and value leadership.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to align on project scope, identify critical success factors, allocate resources, and create detailed, actionable timelines.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, anticipate obstacles, proactively resolve issues, and ensure project resilience.
• Facilitate identification and escalation of issues and risks to stakeholders, senior leadership, and S&OP+ forums while minimizing disruption.
• Act as the gatekeeper of the Stage‑Gate framework and PPM system, leveraging methodology to drive precision, discipline, and data‑driven decisions.
• Assist in identifying and prioritizing projects and resource allocations to optimize value delivery and address pipeline gaps.
• Own and monitor item setup and tracking through the Go‑to‑Market (GTM) process, troubleshooting as needed.
• Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives for ways of working and value creation aligned with broader business objectives.

Requirements

• External candidates: minimum 2 + years of project management experience with a proven track record on innovation.
• Internal candidates: 3–5 years of cross‑functional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for planning, scheduling, and scenario analysis.
• Knowledge of the Idea‑to‑Market end‑to‑end process.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.
• Expertise using PPM tools to manage the project lifecycle.

Skills

• Project management
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Risk management
• Influencing

Competencies

• Plans and aligns
• Drives results
• Balances stakeholders and ensures accountability
• Communicates effectively
• Organizational savvy
• nimble learning
• Manages ambiguity

What You Can Expect

• Work with diverse and talented associates guided by Mars’ Five Principles.
• Join a purpose‑driven company focused on building the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• An industry‑competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.