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We're looking for someone with strong drive and problem solving skills to progress projects and strong personal development skills and agility to learn from experience.\nWhat are we looking for?\nBachelor of Science in a technical area including engineering, chemistry, food science is required\nProven Project management skills typically acquired through years of professional experience in leading development projects as the key technical member on a cross-functional team.\nExperience of translating ideas and concepts with marketing, influencing stakeholders on direction and execution with suppliers and factories.\nProven track record of management of complex projects through execution, preferably with cross functional teams\nDevelopment and growth mindset, agility in learning, self-development, communication and problem solving.\nWhat will be your key responsibilities?\nResponsible for leading product development activities and is accountable for the execution of the allocated programs and work streams to bring project through to commercialization\nEnsures that the product development delivers for the brands and that they are designed to meet the brand key quality attributes.\nDevelops products through kitchen and pilot plant stage.\nDevelops products in line with timelines to ensure successful market launches.\nEnsures that the product specifications are accurate to ensure correct costing and inputs into recipe systems. \nEnsures that Product quality standards for each new and current product to ensure performance at the required level for our products.\nWorks within cross-functional teams to ensure that desirability, feasibility and viability are evaluated for all projects as part of the development process.\nWorks closely with R&D Factory Innovation peers to ensure products developed can be scaled effectively within existing internal manufacturing technology capabilities.\nCollaborates with regional R&D peers to ensure the effective technical delivery of the project\nRemains abreast of new developments in food technologies, packaging, design, category trends and related fields\nWhat can you expect from Mars?\nWork with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.\nJoin a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.\nA strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.\nAn industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.\nFind out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site: https://careers.mars.com/global/en\nMars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. 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