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You will also play a role in enhancing our product offerings and operational efficiencies.\nYour responsibilities will include managing project ideation, scoping, timelines, and resources while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creative problem-solving. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, effectively balancing stakeholders, communicating efficiently and ensuring accountability. Will need to have proven track record of successfully managing projects from inception to completion.\nWhat will be your key responsibilities?\nServe as the Project manager for the confectionery Portfolio, driving execution that directly supports growth, brand strategies and business priorities.\n\nTake full ownership of initiatives, guiding projects from initial charter development through post-launch review, ensuring seamless delivery against objectives.\n\nSimultaneously manage and lead projects of varying complexities, ranging from pack extensions, maintenance, small investments and value leadership.\n\nLead cross-functional teams across functions to align on project scope, identify critical success factors, allocate resources effectively, and create detailed, actionable timelines.\n\nConduct comprehensive risk assessments to anticipate potential obstacles, proactively resolving issues and ensuring project resilience.\n\nFacilitates the identification and escalation of issues and risks to relevant stakeholders, senior leadership and/or S&OP+ forums while minimizing disruption to the project.\n\nAct as the gatekeeper of the Stage & gate framework and PPM system; leveraging the methodology to drive precision in execution, instill discipline across the team, and ensure decisions are underpinned by robust data and documentation.\n\nAssist in identifying and prioritizing projects and resource allocations to optimize value delivery and address gaps within the pipeline.\n\nOwn and monitor item setup and tracking, ensuring smooth progression and to troubleshooting when needed through the GTM (Go-to-Market) process.\n\nLead continuous improvement for ways of working and value creation against the wider business objectives.\n\nMust have:\nExternal candidates: 2+ years of Project management with proven track record on innovation\n\nInternal candidates: 3-5 years of cross-functional experience.\n\nA minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.\n\nKnowledge and expertise in utilizing Microsoft Project for effective project planning, scheduling and scenario planning.\n\nKnowledge of Idea to Market E2E process.\n\nExcellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.\n\nComfort navigating ambiguity\n\nPreferred:\nExperience in a CPG environment\n\nKnowledge and expertise in utilizing PPM to manage project lifecycle.\n\nSkills:\nProject Management Skills, critical thinking, problem solving, cross- functional collaboration, risk management, influencing.\nCompetencies:\nPlans and aligns, Drives results, Balances stakeholders, ensures accountability, communicates effectively, organizational savvy, nimble learning, Manages Ambiguity.\nWhat can you expect from Mars?\nWork with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.\n\nJoin a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.\n\nBest-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.\n\nAn industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus\n\nThe base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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