Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
You oversee the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects led by a team of project managers. You prioritize projects and resources to ensure objectives are met. You may also manage some project(s).
How you will contribute
You will:
- Coordinate and align plans and deliverables with cross-functional teams, engaging with internal and external partners to ensure successful program delivery
- Own project lifecycles with direct responsibility of managing their budgets, timelines, build quality, testing, and operational readiness, including confirming the completion and consistency of all projects and their readiness to go live
- Identify, assess and mitigate program/project-level risks, escalating to global leads when necessary
- Drive consistency and quality in project execution using the appropriate methodology
- Communicate program-level reporting and status updates
- Develop the resources on your team. You will also coach and mentor project managers from other teams to build capability in the organization
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
- Excellent program management skills with experience leading and delivering large projects in multiple regions/markets
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive effective discussions with project resources from tactical execution level up to steering committee members
- Deep knowledge of relevant business processes and related technology solutions
- Strong stakeholder management and the ability to positively influence decision making
- Focus on cost-effective innovation in program delivery
- Proven ability in building effective teams across internal and external partners
More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
As part of the MEU Transformation & Strategy Team, you are managing together with your Manager the MEU Strategic Project Portfolio consisting of up to 80 highly strategic, transformational & cross functional projects spanning the whole of MEU region. You are responsible for the assessment, tracking and reporting of the portfolio as well as for the further development of our project and project portfolio management approach. Further you are driving the know how management within our organization and you are playing a key role in ensuring compliance to our European Operating Company Business Model.
What extra ingredients you will bring:
Education / Certifications (Career Experience):
- Solid experience in leadership roles and people management
- 5+ years in project management leadership roles in large complex projects, multi country experience
- Ability to manage diverse stakeholders including senior management; skilled presenter
- University degree in business administration or similar
Job specific requirements (Functional Competencies):
- Skilled in Project Portfolio & Project Management
- Stakeholder Management, leadership with and without formal authority, good understanding about our company & business model & processes
- Fluent in English
- Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
- MS office knowledge and digital affinity
Travel requirements:
- Up to several times per year
We are flexible on locations in MEU: Warsaw/Poland, Bratislava/Slovakia, Prague/Czech Republic, Bludenz/Austria
Mandatory information in Austria: The salary is graded in the Collective Labor Agreement "Information and Consulting". If you meet the mentioned requirements the entry gross-salary for this position will be EUR 84.000,-- per year, split up in 14 pays for full-time. We're willing to overpay, dependent on your professional work experience and qualification.
The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth-watering iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita, LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Blacks, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts, Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That's who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Regular
Project and Program Management
Business Capability
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in project management leadership roles involving large, complex projects
- Experience managing projects across multiple countries or regions
- Solid experience in leadership and people management
- Ability to manage diverse stakeholders, including senior management
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Project portfolio management and project management expertise
- Stakeholder management and ability to lead with and without formal authority
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Fluency in English
- University degree in business administration or a similar field
- Microsoft Office knowledge and digital affinity
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) savings plan with employer matching and, in some cases, additional employer contributions. This is positioned as a strong component of the U.S. package across multiple role types, with plan terms noted for verification.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave provides paid bonding time for primary and secondary caregivers, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Company materials specify a defined paid bonding period in the U.S., with additional birth-recovery leave where applicable.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription benefits, employee assistance, and other protections. The offering is described as broad, with multiple coverage options available.
Mondelēz International Insights
What We Do
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
Why Work With Us
We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.
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