Job Description:
The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for deploying his/her engineering know-how to successfully scope, execute, and deliver capital projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage. They will be responsible for managing all aspects of capital projects up to $10M in value. The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for the design and installation of projects across multiple sites and all aspects of engineering functional areas. The Project Manager is an active member of the Engineering team and extended project team(s) as assigned.
Travel 20%-50% depending on project cycle and complexity.
What are we looking for?Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related scientific or technical disciplines would be required.
Relevant 2+ year engineering capital project management experience in closely related industry would be required with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven ability to work in a team environment and on high performing teams.
Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills.
Provide leadership of the complete capital project process including pre-engineering design, estimating, equipment procurement, installation, startup and project close out.
Manage engineering consultants, installation contractors and equipment vendors to deliver scope, schedule, and budget of assigned capital projects.
Engage extended project team members including production, maintenance, quality, R&D, and safety to ensure alignment on critical success factors.
Foster open relationships, motivate teams, and ensure strong collaboration to support successful implementation of capital projects and to drive excellence in execution.
Perform effective risk and issue management to minimize/mitigate risks and issues throughout the capital project process.
Actively participate in the development of engineering standards and tools to proactively drive practices and methodologies that increase the effectiveness and reduce the costs of engineering.
Ensure project activities comply with and reinforce safety, security and environmental policies.
Work with over 130,000 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related scientific or technical disciplines
- Relevant 2+ year engineering capital project management experience
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
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What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
