Enterprise Program Manager

Mars; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Snacking Australia is seeking an Enterprise Program Manager to guide cross-functional initiatives and transform packaging, product activations and supply chains over a 3‑year horizon.

This role emphasizes coordinating teams, managing complex programs through Stage & Gate, and delivering results that benefit consumers and the business. The Melbourne-based position offers growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Project Management experience or exposure desirable.
• 2+ years' experience working in cross-functional teams.
• FMCG, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, sales or commercial experience highly regarded.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Enjoys dealing with ambiguity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline.
• High level of initiative and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project delivery across innovation, renovation, supply chain and transformation initiatives.
• Drive projects through the Stage & Gate process.
• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies and critical paths.
• Facilitate cross-functional project meetings and stakeholder alignment.
• Escalate issues and engage the right stakeholders to resolve roadblocks.
• Track project performance and maintain project information across systems and tools.
• Identify risks, opportunities and process improvements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the EPM team.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Ambiguity tolerance

Multi-priority management

Attention to detail

Initiative

Process discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Mars Snacking Australia is entering one of the most exciting periods in its history following the acquisition of Kellanova and continued investment across some of the world's most iconic brands.
As an Enterprise Program Manager (EPM), you'll play a critical role in bringing our strategies into the market over a 3 year horizon. You will be responsible for leading & executing different types of projects from new product innovation, creating new sku configurations to activation at seasonal times, unlock customer specific products or coordinate changes across the supply chain to improve costs. You will join a highly engaged team, working alongside experienced EPMs. You'll role will primarily entail coordinating cross-functional teams, to navigate complex project requirements to maximise results that impact our consumers. customers and business.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving problems, and has a passion for bringing people together to deliver & maximise results.

What Projects Could You Be Working On?

• Delivering customer-specific product activations for key retail partners.

• Supporting innovation projects across iconic brands including M&M's & SNICKERS.

• Launching seasonal products for major events such as Halloween, Christmas and Easter.

• Coordinating packaging, manufacturing or supply chain changes to support business growth.

• Managing renovation projects that improve existing products or processes.

• Supporting large-scale business transformation initiatives across Mars Snacking.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate project delivery across innovation, renovation, supply chain and transformation initiatives.

• Drive projects through the Stage & Gate process.

• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies and critical paths.

• Facilitate cross-functional project meetings and stakeholder alignment.

• Escalate issues and engage the right stakeholders to resolve roadblocks.

• Track project performance and maintain project information across systems and tools.

• Identify risks, opportunities and process improvements throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the EPM team.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Project Management experience or exposure desirable.

• 2+ years' experience working in cross-functional teams.

• FMCG, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, sales or commercial experience highly regarded.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• Enjoys dealing with ambiguity

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and process discipline.

• High level of initiative and ownership.

Why Mars?

• Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.

• People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.

• Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.

• Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

Applications will only be considered from candidates with full rights to work in Australia or New Zealand