The SC Project Manager has overall responsibility for facilitating the planning and execution of product and launch projects in terms of launch execution and post launch evaluation.  The SC Project Manager will partner with Commercial, Activity Management, Marketing or Sales, (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, execute projects and minimize write offs.  This will allow for 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?

Minimum:

• 3 years Project Management Experience
• Experience utilizing Smartsheet
• Experience in Jira
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and Jira
• 5+ years of business experience, including

Preferred:

• Ability to flex style
• Experience across multiple business functions

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Facilitate the cross-functional team to define the Critical Success Factors,
• Conduct the Risk Assessment and determine write off scenarios for all activities and develop project timelines.
• Responsible for Post Development Brief and managing the project through post launch. 
• Understand the business process and use it to plan and deliver the project to the highest levels.
• Ensure compliance of activity process among cross-functional team members. 
• Manage the activity until a level of stability is achieved with in-store activity.
• Coordinate with Business Partners and the Activity Champions to ensure Post-Launch Review is completed in timely manner and learnings are incorporated into subsequent projects.
• Propose changes to the process and/or system for purposes of improvement.
• Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words, and spirit.
• Set up and chair project team meetings, resolve cross-functional issues, and manage the communication flow between all functions and levels within the organization.
• Update team members on progress of the activity and ensure inputs from all functions are on time and as required
• Assist in the implementation of reduced lead-times. Identify critical decisions and ensure full sign-on to agreed solutions.
• Ensure that the project plan is developed, and all members of the Project Team sign on to and deliver it.
• Present activity, status, progress, measurements, and issues to local factory, commercial, Activity Managers, and brand leader as required. Recommend when to proceed or to stop the project. 

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.

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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.