Global R&D Processes & Work Systems Leader

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University learning & development

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager R&D Processes & Work Systems to own global work systems strategy and selected cross-process capability elements that strengthen how R&D runs its business.

The role translates approved process standards into a coherent operating rhythm with governance, maturity expectations and continuous improvement across the function, influencing senior stakeholders globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, Food Science, Business or equivalent.
• 8+ years' experience in work systems, operational excellence, capability building or structured business improvement.
• Ability to translate governance, performance and change into a practical operating model.
• Experience leading cross-process continuous improvement and influencing senior stakeholders globally.
• Knowledge of R&D processes, systems and data in quality-sensitive environments.
• Experience building playbooks, maturity models or communities of practice.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for how work systems are deployed across R&D, including core routines, maturity models, standard methods and governance expectations.
• Own governance and review mechanisms that track maturity progression, adherence and systemic barriers.
• Lead global capability building for work systems, including playbooks, tools, communities of practice, training approaches and coaching.
• Partner with BPOs and with deployment, analytics and data stewardship leaders to embed adoption and data quality in the operating cadence.
• Drive cross-functional continuous improvement priorities that simplify work and improve performance.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/Operations/Food Science/Business

Job description

Mars Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager R&D Processes & Work Systems to own global work systems strategy and selected cross-process capability elements that strengthen how R&D runs its business.

The role translates approved process standards into a coherent operating rhythm with governance, maturity expectations and continuous improvement across the function, influencing senior stakeholders globally.