Activity Coordinator

Mars • Burr Ridge, IL

2d • $101,120 - $139,040

About The Position

The Activity Coordinator brings a portfolio of brands—including SNICKERS®, DOVE®, and M&M’S®—to life within the ice cream category. The role facilitates the planning and execution of product and launch projects, covering development, launch execution, and post-launch evaluation. In partnership with cross-functional business leads, the coordinator scopes, plans, and schedules projects and leads teams through execution. The position works with Brand Management, Finance, Supply, and R&D to improve execution, provide visibility into risks and issues, and foster discipline and excellence in project delivery.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of business experience in Brand Management, Innovation, Supply Chain, or Finance, including 1 year of project management experience or related work.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders at all levels to achieve business objectives.
• Strong oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to give effective presentations to all levels of management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including influencing without direct authority, resolving conflict, and creative problem solving.
• Proven analytical skills to anticipate and drive desired business outcomes.
• Proficiency in managing complex projects; strong organization, prioritization, attention to detail, and clear communication.
• Initiative, an action-oriented approach, and the ability to move projects forward from the start.
• Resilience and the ability to build consensus and find creative solutions when team members disagree.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Project proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead business operational processes to ensure project delivery timings and criteria are met.
• Engage cross-functional partners to understand and collaborate on how to progress projects to execution.
• Identify project targets, critical success factors, and scope.
• Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams.
• Communicate with key stakeholders and provide timely updates to manage business expectations.
• Lead projects through the stages and gate process, manage risks, and create mitigation plans.
• Prepare projects for the Portfolio Management Review forum.
• Use data management tools to organize business and project activities, timelines, and inputs.
• Facilitate project planning, launch execution, and post-launch evaluation.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off benefits.
• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed