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Job Description:
UK & Ireland Activity Manager (Project Manager)
Slough or Dublin based
Salary £60k plus bonus
What you'll be doing
This role manages the pipeline of product & portfolio activities & projects in the UK & Ireland (UKI) with a focus on execution to market through the local and regional governance processes including S&OP+ (Strategy Deployment & Operations Planning) and Stage Gate, in partnership with the Regional European & Central Eurasia Activity Management team.
What will be your key responsibilities?
1) Co-pilot with Marketing and Sales to support clear definition of product & portfolio activities & projects, providing the right guidance & oversight on the activities through the stage gate governance process.
2) Co-pilot Local One Demand brand meetings. Support the development of portfolio plans and drive alignment within the Market. Manage agenda items and facilitate outputs and decisions in meeting to enable successful strategy deployment, whilst being part of decision-making forum for UKI Cluster activity input approval. Develop and own project planning & timelines. Align with all key stakeholders on key decision points, issues, and actions. Manage escalations to UK PMR (portfolio management review) step and Regional Cell Meeting as part of S&OP+ process.
3) Manage Local Task Groups (LTGs) to effectively transition key project work across the supply and demand functions to aid excellence in execution.
4) Active member of the Europe & Central Eurasia Activity Management community, providing insights and perspective to support the continuous improvement of the processes and systems used to manage activities through the stage gates.
5) Accountable for ensuring all local functions are clear on their role and how to upskill as required as related to activity management and S&OP+ processes
What are we looking for?
* At least 3 years' experience in project or process management In a function such as Supply, Marketing, Sales, or Finance
* Proven ability to effectively manage stakeholders at all levels to achieve business objectives
* Stage Gate Process / Activity Management / Project Management (preferred)
* Knowledge of PPM or similar Stage & Gate management Tool (preferred)
* Fluent in English, both written & spoken
What can you expect from Mars?
* Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
* Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
* An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.
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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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