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Job Description:
BACKGROUND
As a trusted partner at the heart of change within PNE, the European Project Manager role is crucial to supporting the delivery of our Value creation strategy as part of the wider Strategy Deployment Team.
The role is a critical enabler for the deployment of projects from value ideation through to factory/MKT implementation and will cover a scope as diverse as Growth to Value leadership to legal compliance, supply continuity and Sustainability. The project management roles provide a great opportunity to gain broad business perspective, develop strong team leadership skills and act as a key business partner between supply & demand.
THE JOB
Principally the role is about the project management of regional growth, value leadrership, supply continuity & sustainability initatives for the Petcare business to deliver the regional pipeline on time in full. The main responsibility of the role is engage & lead cross functional project teams to deliver the regional activity funnel.
As a key business partner for Supply & Demand the project manager to lead the agreed project set through the QuEST process, driving stage gate governance and to provide clear recommendations/escalations to the respective Segment Teams/regional S&OP+ forums.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Project management of major regional value creation projects in line with the PNE portfolio pipeline/segment strategy.
- Lead regional cross functional teams through the QuEST process from New Project Request through to Post Launch Review.
- Provide transparency on project progress, key risks, scenarios and enabling actions.
- Provide clear recommendations/escalations to the Segment Teams to drive on time, in full delivery of agreed activity set.
- Drive pipeline synergy & resource optimisation thinking within the agreed activity pipeline.
- Active member of regional EPM community driving continuous improvement within the broader strategy deployment team.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Previous business experience in technical or demand functions.
- Proven track record in project deployment/process management/team leadership
- Fluent in English (written & spoken). Other languages beneficial
- High level of pro-activeness and willingness to take responsibility. High communication capability.
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with over 130,000 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.
- Best-in-class 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.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
