Strategic Value Leadership Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Mars in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end Value Leadership initiatives, steering cross-functional teams from charter to post-launch review. You will oversee ideation, scoping, timelines, and resource management to deliver high-impact projects.

The role requires 5+ years of project management, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in MS Project, E2E processes, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project for planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of end-to-end (E2E) processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead Senior Project Manager for Value Leadership, driving execution toward targets.
• Own high-complexity initiatives from charter through post-launch review.
• Manage multiple projects with varying complexity and capital considerations.
• Lead cross-functional teams to align scope, critical success factors, and timelines.
• Perform risk assessments and proactively address obstacles.
• Escalate issues and risks to leadership with robust data and documentation.
• Collaborate with VL Program Manager to support short- and long-term objectives.
• Identify and prioritize projects to optimize value delivery.
• Ensure pipeline goals align with broader strategy and drive business impact.
• Oversee item setup and tracking through GTM processes.
• Foster continuous improvements in ways of working and value creation.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ambiguity tolerance

Planning and scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Mars in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end Value Leadership initiatives, steering cross-functional teams from charter to post-launch review. You will oversee ideation, scoping, timelines, and resource management to deliver high-impact projects.

The role requires 5+ years of project management, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in MS Project, E2E processes, and stakeholder communication.