Brand Launch Project Lead (Cross-Functional)

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking an Activity Coordinator to lead the planning and execution of product and launch projects for iconic brands such as SNICKERS®, DOVE®, and M&M’S®. You will collaborate with Brand Management, Finance, Supply, and R&D to ensure on-time delivery and disciplined execution across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 3+ years of business experience with at least 1 year in Project Management, strong stakeholder management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Project a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of business experience (Brand management/Innovation, Supply Chain or Finance) including 1 year of Project Management experience
• Proven ability to effectively manage stakeholders at all levels to achieve business objectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project would be an advantage
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, listening) and ability to present to all levels of management
• High interpersonal skills for influencing, resolving conflict, and creative problem solving
• Proven analytic skills to forecast and drive business outcomes
• Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize, and drive initiatives with initiative and resilience

Responsibilities

• Lead business operational processes to ensure project delivery timings and criteria are met
• Engage with cross-functional partners to progress projects to execution
• Identify targets, critical success factors and scope of the project
• Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders and provide timely updates to manage expectations
• Lead the project through stages and gate process, manage risks and mitigation plans
• Prepare projects for Portfolio Management Review forums
• Leverage data management tools to organize activities, timelines and inputs

Skills

Business experience

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Mars is seeking an Activity Coordinator to lead the planning and execution of product and launch projects for iconic brands such as SNICKERS®, DOVE®, and M&M’S®. You will collaborate with Brand Management, Finance, Supply, and R&D to ensure on-time delivery and disciplined execution across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 3+ years of business experience with at least 1 year in Project Management, strong stakeholder management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Project a