Project Manager
Today Franklin, TN
About us
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Consumer Goods & Services
Job Description:
The Project Manager has overall responsibility for facilitating the planning and execution of product and launch projects in terms of development, launch execution, and post launch evaluation. The Project Manager will partner with business (the Activity Champion - whomever is leading the activity), to facilitate and manage the scoping, planning and timing of any given project. The role is responsible for leading project teams to successfully plan and execute projects. This will allow to focus on execution, improved visibility to risks and issues, and will help to establish a culture of discipline and excellence in execution.
What are we looking for?
3+ years of business experience (either Brand management/ Innovation, Supply Chain or Finance function), including 1 year of Project Management experience or related work
Proven ability to effectively manage stakeholders at all levels to achieve business objectives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project would be an advantage
What will be your key responsibilities?
Identify targets, critical success factors and scope of the project
Build cross-functional team and build communication with stakeholders
Lead the team and the project through the stages and gate process, managing risks and creating mitigation plan
Prepare projects for Portfolio Management Review forum.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
The Project Manager has overall responsibility for facilitating the planning and execution of product and launch projects in terms of development, launch execution, and post launch evaluation. The Project Manager will partner with business (the Activity Champion - whomever is leading the activity), to facilitate and manage the scoping, planning and timing of any given project. The role is responsible for leading project teams to successfully plan and execute projects. This will allow to focus on execution, improved visibility to risks and issues, and will help to establish a culture of discipline and excellence in execution.
What are we looking for?
3+ years of business experience (either Brand management/ Innovation, Supply Chain or Finance function), including 1 year of Project Management experience or related work
Proven ability to effectively manage stakeholders at all levels to achieve business objectives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project would be an advantage
What will be your key responsibilities?
Identify targets, critical success factors and scope of the project
Build cross-functional team and build communication with stakeholders
Lead the team and the project through the stages and gate process, managing risks and creating mitigation plan
Prepare projects for Portfolio Management Review forum.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Additional Information
- Job category: Operations
- Posted: today