Sr. Project Manager

Mars • Chicago, IL

16h • $101,120 - $139,040

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads the planning and end-to-end execution of multiple complex Value Leadership projects simultaneously, steering cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle to achieve strategic business objectives and Value Leadership targets. The role manages project ideation, scoping, timelines, and resources across concurrent initiatives while fostering collaboration, creative problem-solving, team accountability, and alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities.

The Senior Project Manager owns high-complexity initiatives from charter development through post-launch review, manages projects of varying complexity—including initiatives requiring capital investment—and applies the Stage & Gate framework and PPM system to support disciplined, data-backed execution. The role also contributes to project prioritization and resource allocation, pipeline planning, item setup and tracking through the Go-to-Market process, and continuous improvement in ways of working and value creation.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of project management experience, with a proven track record managing cross-functional projects.
• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge and expertise using Microsoft Project for project planning, scheduling, and scenario planning.
• Knowledge of end-to-end (E2E) processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a CPG environment.
• Knowledge and expertise using PPM to manage the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of Value Leadership projects to support Value Leadership targets.
• Own high-complexity initiatives from initial charter development through post-launch review, delivering against objectives.
• Manage multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously, including capital-investment initiatives and value leadership projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams to align project scope, identify critical success factors, allocate resources, and develop actionable timelines.
• Conduct risk assessments, anticipate obstacles, resolve issues proactively, and support project resilience.
• Identify and escalate issues and risks to relevant stakeholders, senior leadership, and/or S&OP+ forums while minimizing project disruption.
• Oversee the Stage & Gate framework and PPM system, using them to promote disciplined execution and data- and documentation-based decisions.
• Partner with the VL Program Manager and VL Project Managers to develop and execute projects supporting short- and long-term strategic objectives.
• Help identify and prioritize projects and resource allocations to optimize value delivery and address pipeline gaps.
• Work with leadership to integrate pipeline goals into organizational strategies and ensure the pipeline delivers business impact.
• Own and monitor item setup and tracking, supporting progression and troubleshooting through the GTM (Go-to-Market) process.
• Lead continuous improvements in ways of working and value creation in support of broader business objectives.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior