Enterprise Project Manager

Mars•Franklin, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Project Manager is responsible for facilitating the planning, execution, and evaluation of critical enterprise initiatives across the Petcare North America (NA) region. These initiatives may support value leadership through cost savings as well as business continuity and resilience objectives. The role partners closely with regional Project Owners and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure initiatives are effectively scoped, planned, executed, and assessed post-launch. This role plays a key part in driving disciplined execution, improving visibility to risks and issues, and fostering a culture of operational excellence across enterprise programs. This role is responsible for enterprise projects that requires partnerships with functional leaders and cross-functional teams. Position will partner with a cross-functional team of experts including Marketing, Strategy, Commercial, R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance. Role is responsible for leading projects from ideation to post launch.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or the Equivalent
3 years of business experience, including one year of Project Management experience or related work (preferably in CPG industry and/or marketing function)
Experience across multiple business functions desired
The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program in a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of business experience, including 2+ year of Project Management experience or related work (preferably in supply chain or related area)
Undergraduate degree in Business or related field
Familiarity with Sopheon Accolade a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project & Smartsheet

Responsibilities

Develop all Gate documents to support the project life cycle using Mars’ in-house QES process, facilitate the cross-functional team to define the Critical Success Factors (CSF’s), conduct the Risk Assessment and determine the Feasibility Scores for all activities and develop project timelines.
Set up and chair project team meetings, resolve cross-functional issues, and manage the communication flow between all functions and levels within the organization. Keep team members motivated to achieve commitments.
Ensure adherence to the Mars S&OP+ process by making deliverables clear and visible at each phase of the project lifecycle. Confirm that project plans at each gate passage are positioned to deliver the agreed‑upon Critical Success Factors. Present project status, gate documentation, risks, and mitigation plans through appropriate leadership and governance forums.
Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words and spirit.