FN cPLM Digital Lead

Mars; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company is seeking a cPLM Digital Lead to drive the technical implementation of scalable system solutions. This role will oversee the technical leadership of the cPLM platform, manage system integration, data migration, and ensure compliance with architecture standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in science and 6-10 years of experience in Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, offering a competitive salary and development opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Industry-competitive salary and benefits package

Company bonus

Access to Mars University for learning and development

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent in food safety/food science.
• 6 to 10 years of experience in Scientific and Regulatory Affairs.
• Experience in a global environment, ideally with R&D.

Responsibilities

• Own technical leadership of the cPLM platform.
• Translate business process requirements into technical designs.
• Lead system integration efforts across digital ecosystem.

Skills

Scientific and Regulatory Affairs operational experience

Technical design

System integration

Data architecture decisions

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent

Job description

The FN cPLM Digital Lead plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the end‑to‑end system landscape that supports the transformation of the "Idea to Market" mega process. This role is focused on driving the technical implementation of a simplified, digitized, and globally scalable future state, addressing key pain points across process, data, and integration. As the technical lead, this individual will be responsible for translating business requirements into robust, scalable system solutions – defining and validating technical specifications, system configurations, and data models in close collaboration with the Corporate team. The role will act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders, solution architects, and development teams, ensuring that the system design and technical roadmap align with Mars' long‑term vision for cPLM and the broader R&D systems strategy. In addition to leading technical design and build activities, the cPLM Digital Lead will be accountable for all deployment‑related technical deliverables – overseeing system configuration, integration with enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, PIM, Regulatory), data migration, testing, and technical cutover. They will ensure solution quality, performance, and compliance with global architecture standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical leadership of the cPLM platform across design, configuration, integration, and deployment.
• Translate business process requirements into scalable technical designs and system architectures.
• Lead system integration efforts across the digital ecosystem (e.g., ERP, PIM, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing systems).
• Guide data architecture decisions, ensuring accurate and consistent product data flow throughout the value chain.
• Oversee deployment activities, including technical planning, data migration, testing, issue resolution, and hypercare.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with global DT, Corporate teams, and segment stakeholders to ensure solution alignment with enterprise strategy.
• Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and architecture standards.
• Mentor and support regional deployment teams and key users to drive system adoption and long‑term success.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent in food safety/food science or related subject area.
• 6 to 10 years of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs operational experience and knowledge of business processes.
• Ideal experience across multiple segments and functions, experience working in a global environment, preferably with experience in R&D.
• Mars R&D systems savvy.
• Desirable experience in delivering IT projects.
• Strong technical design, configuration, integration, and deployment skills.

Additional Information

• This position is project‑based with an anticipated program end date of 3 years; upon completion, further opportunities within the Mars family of companies will be explored.
• Join a purpose‑driven company, where we strive 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.
• Base pay range: USD 89,091 – USD 122,500.