R&D IT Project Leader: Global Delivery & MVPs

Mars; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking an experienced IT Project Leader to steer Global IT Projects in the R&D domain, from Investment Case through transition to BAU. You will coordinate vendor teams, resources, and budgets while maintaining alignment with corporate strategies.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, experience with both Agile and Waterfall, and the ability to navigate a matrix organisation. You will help shape the digital R&D landscape across platforms and processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering digital capabilities in a business function.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field.
• Experience leading projects with Agile and Waterfall methods.
• Experience with global multi-segment teams and budgets.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of PLM, Quality and Regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of new capabilities and innovation activities within R&D.
• Manage R&D digital activities across a portfolio of applications through full lifecycle from discovery to MVP and BAU.
• Partner closely with Product Owners and subject matter experts to deliver the projects.
• Support external thought leadership and cross-functional collaboration across industry peers and Mars teams.
• Collaborate with R&D Corporate, Mars DT ET, and other digital Mars DT stakeholders to deliver value.

Skills

Delivery

Program leadership

Agile & Waterfall

Matrix leadership

Vendor & budget

Global teams

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Business

Job description

Mars is seeking an experienced IT Project Leader to steer Global IT Projects in the R&D domain, from Investment Case through transition to BAU. You will coordinate vendor teams, resources, and budgets while maintaining alignment with corporate strategies.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, experience with both Agile and Waterfall, and the ability to navigate a matrix organisation. You will help shape the digital R&D landscape across platforms and processes.