Program Manager, IMO

Mars


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

As a Program Manager within our Integrated Management Office (IMO) you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Center IMO team and delivering complex integration and transformation programs across a global organization. This is a temporary assignment through December 2027 offering a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact enterprise-wide initiatives.

You will sit at the center of the businessconnecting strategy to executionby aligning cross-functional teams managing interdependencies and driving delivery against key this role youll bring clarity to ambiguity influence decision-making and enable successful outcomes in a fast-paced global environment.

What are we looking for

  • Proven expertise in program and project management including governance risk and dependency management
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at executive levels
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives in a global matrixed environment
  • Business acumen with the ability to quickly understand new domains and translate strategy into execution
  • Experience working with enterprise systems (e.g. Workday Salesforce SAP)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools collaboration platforms (e.g. SharePoint) and emerging AI tools
  • Self-driven adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities

What will be your key responsibilities

Support the Center IMO Leader

  • Drive IMO execution cadence & governance: Orchestrate operating rhythms (status decision forums SteerCo prep) ensuring clear visibility of progress risks and decisions across all integration workstreams.
  • Maintain end-to-end integration pulse: Track interdependencies surface risks early and provide the IMO leader with a consolidated real-time view of delivery health to enable timely decision-making and issue resolution.

Lead program delivery

  • Own end-to-end execution of complex integration programs
  • Align cross-functional teams and ensure delivery against timelines and milestones

Drive cross-functional alignment

  • Manage interdependencies across multiple workstreams
  • Foster collaboration across global teams to enable consistent high-quality execution

Establish governance & manage risk

  • Implement structured governance and decision-making frameworks
  • Identify risks early and lead mitigation and problem-solving efforts

Oversee technology programs

  • Manage enterprise-wide technology roadmaps and transformation initiatives
  • Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical priorities

Engage and influence stakeholders

  • Build strong relationships across a matrixed organization
  • Communicate progress risks and outcomes effectively to a range of audiences including senior leadership

What can you expect from Mars

  • Work with over 130000 diverse and talented Associates all guided by The Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company where were 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.

Additional information:

  • This is a temporary role through December 2027.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 134400.00 - USD 184800.00


Required Experience:

Manager

Job Description:As a Program Manager within our Integrated Management Office (IMO) you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Center IMO team and delivering complex integration and transformation programs across a global organization. This is a temporary assignment through December 2027 offering...

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