Activity Coordinator at Mars · QuickCruitJob DetailsFull-time# Activity CoordinatorMars · Burr Ridge, ILTailor My ResumeStart free. No credit card.### About the roleThe Activity Coordinator plays a critical role in bringing a portfolio of brands – SNICKERS, DOVE, M&M’S -- to life within the ice cream category. Effective leadership, collaboration and agility are essential to success in this role. The Activity Coordinator has overall responsibility for facilitating the planning and execution of product and launch projects in terms of development, launch execution and post launch evaluation. They will partner with business (cross-functional leads) to facilitate and manage the scoping, planning and timing of any given project. This role regularly demonstrates organizational agility in partnership with teams including Brand Management, Finance, Supply, R&D. The role is responsible for leading project teams to successfully plan and execute projects. This will allow to 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?3+ years of business experience (either Brand management/ Innovation, Supply Chain or Finance function), including 1 year of Project Management experience or related workProven ability to effectively manage stakeholders at all levels to achieve business objectivesProficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project would be an advantageStrong communication skills (oral, written, listening). This includes ability to give effective presentations to all levels of managementHigh levels of interpersonal skills, specifically in the area of influencing without direct authority, resolving conflict, and creative problem solvingProven analytic skills that enable foresight to apply and drive desired business outcomesProficient in managing complex projects. Well organized, successful at prioritization, attentive to details, clear oral and written communicator.Biased toward action. Takes initiative, entrepreneurial, can hit the ground running and move projects forward right from the start.Resilient problem solver. Can build consensus even if all team members may not be in agreement. Can find creative solutions and common ground in order to move key initiatives forward.### ResponsibilitiesLead business operational processes to ensure project delivery timings and criteria are metActively engage with cross-functional partners to understand and collaborate on how to best progress projects to executionIdentify targets, critical success factors and scope of the projectPostedYesterdayJob TypeFull-timeSalary$101,120 – $139,040 USDLocation* Burr Ridge, IL