Senior Engineering Manager — Capital Projects & ROI

Mars; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager in Franklin, TN to lead a high-performing engineering team and manage significant capital project portfolios. The role focuses on ensuring project delivery aligns with business goals, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and budget management.

The ideal candidate will have 7-12 years of engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and skills in project management. Strong leadership and financial acumen are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to drive engineering excellence within a global leader in the pet food industry.

Qualifications

• 7-12+ years of engineering experience, including capital project management.
• Proven experience managing capital budgets in the range of $10 MM–$50 MM annually.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, supply chain, or operations environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee execution of $30 MM annual capital project portfolio.
• Develop and manage multi-year capital plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Lead project justification and manage vendor selection.

Skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

Project management systems

ERP platforms

Job description

Mars is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager in Franklin, TN to lead a high-performing engineering team and manage significant capital project portfolios. The role focuses on ensuring project delivery aligns with business goals, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and budget management.

The ideal candidate will have 7-12 years of engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and skills in project management. Strong leadership and financial acumen are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to drive engineering excellence within a global leader in the pet food industry.