The Project Senior Specialist, Product Change role n Mondelēz organizational structure is responsible for project managing business change initiatives - for example product innovation, pack change, quality improvement, limited edition - from project initiation through to implementation & launch. This role is part of our Bakery category which gives you a unique chance to work with such brands as Oreo, Milka, 7Days, Tuc, Barni.
This role interfaces extensively with Consumer Marketing, Customer Development / Business Planning, Finance, RD&Q, Quality, Legal, Consumer Insights and all functions within Global Supply Chain (Procurement, Artwork Agency, Manufacturing and Customer Service and Logistics), to deliver projects within the specified time, cost and quality parameters.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Project planning: facilitation of the definition of project scopes, goals, tasks and resource (people and cost) requirements;
- Cross-functional project team management; identifying and engaging cross functional representatives forming a team to deliver the project brief
- Monitoring project progress and provide corrective action if necessary.
- Maintaining project documentation and reporting to communicate clear status of projects, key timings, issues & risks
- Maintaining quality communication with all functions engaged in the project, including raising profile of projects through representation of projects at senior forums
- Ensuring that suitable risk assessment and contingency planning takes place - to keep the project on track, accelerate or stop the project if the business need exists
- Ensuring that project scopes and timing take into consideration minimizing waste (raw, pack write-offs) and unwanted complexity (utilizing existing asset platforms, SKU proliferation) to the business system
- Ensuring correct Product Labeling Specifications (PLS) handling, Artwork process coordination and Co packing handling.
What you need to be successful:
- Project Management experience and knowledge, preferably New Product Launches or Product Change
- Working knowledge of the supply chain and basic supply chain principles is an advantage
- Qualifications - degree level or equivalent, Project Management qualification an advantage
- FMCG experience is a benefit
- Ability to demonstrate strong meetings management, advanced facilitation and communication skills across a broad range of stakeholders
- Strong initiative to problem solving and framing alternative solutions and driving delivery
- Process oriented - ability to monitor, measure, report
- Experience or eagerness to develop in team management will be a plus
As a Project Senior Specialist, you will have various exciting possibilities of growth in our Company, both vertical and lateral. Your next potential role in the team could be Project Manager and after that, Senior Project Manager. As a Project Senior Specialist, you will get experience in working with different departments and have amazing opportunity to get to know different parts of Company. After experiencing Project Management roles, many of our employees have the opportunity to move to different functions like procurement, supply planning, demand planning, marketing and more.
What we offer:
- Employment based on a contract for an indefinite period without a trial period
- Annual bonus
- Multisport card
- Medical care at Luxmed
- Life insurance
- Employee Pension Program
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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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.
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We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
Regular
Project and Program Management
Business Capability
Skills Required
- Project management experience, preferably involving new product launches or product change
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent
- Strong meeting management, facilitation, and communication skills
- Problem-solving ability and experience developing alternative solutions and driving delivery
- Process-oriented approach with ability to monitor, measure, and report
- Working knowledge of supply chain principles
- Project management qualification
- FMCG experience
- Experience or eagerness to develop team management skills
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials list medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and optional critical illness/accident insurance among standard U.S. offerings, with wellness resources highlighted in some locations. The breadth of health programs is detailed across official and role-specific pages.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) savings plan with company match, with sources describing competitive match formulas and, for some employee groups, additional company contributions or legacy pension arrangements. These elements are positioned as part of a strong U.S. financial benefits package.
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Parental & Family Support — The U.S. policy provides 10 weeks of paid parental bonding leave for all caregivers, plus short‑term disability time for birth mothers. Adoption and surrogacy assistance and childcare-related supports are also called out in official materials.
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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