Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Sr. Engineering Project Manager, Sustainability (SiG) Focus Pet NA

The Sustainability program supports all activities and projects pertaining to the Sustainable in a Generation (SiG) for Operations Program across Mars Petcare North America. Depending on the workload with SiG projects, this individual will also support non-SiG capital projects. The global sustainability engineering team is responsible for developing the strategy, building the roadmap of projects as well as development and execution of critical SiG engineering projects. This team partners with global engineering, regional engineering, sites, and other technical teams to drive innovation, develop standards, oversee SiG programs and ensure Pet NA achieves its sustainability goals. This position can be based out of the Petcare Headquarters in Franklin, TN or other major Petcare sites.

The Sr. Engineering Project Manager will be a champion of Site SIG engagement, SiG by Design, the SiG Playbook, and SiG Road Mapping. They will serve as a sustainability leader for the greater engineering community and site sustainability teams. This person will also be responsible for the design and installation of key sustainability projects including refrigeration modernization. The Sr. Engineering Project Manager is an active member of the Engineering community, sustainability engineering team, the local engineering team, and assigned project team(s). The position is responsible for deploying his/her engineering know-how, business knowledge and creativity to successfully design, execute and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required

• 5+ years of experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable

• Demonstrated knowledge in food safety, associate safety, and construction safety

• Understanding of engineering principles – Process, Utilities, Sustainability. Knowledge of multiple disciplines is preferred

• Experience and a strong interest in sustainability initiatives

• Proven track record in successfully executing capital projects of greater than $1M in value

• Demonstrated ability to safely manage consultant engineering firms as well as mechanical and electrical installation contractors in a factory environment

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills

• Ability to travel 20% to 50% as required by projects

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Timely collection and reporting of sites SIG metrics to global community

• Lead in the development of Site SIG roadmaps and measurement of sites against roadmaps

• Provide engineering solutions for sustainability and other factory projects that drive a competitive advantage.

• Ensure delivery of scope, timeline, budget, and cash flow for all assigned engineering projects in accordance with the Engineering Work Process (EWP).

• Accurately scope and estimate capital projects that are technically feasible and meet business and segment plans.

• Communicate and collaborate with all Stakeholders and other functions (R&D, Quality, Commercial, Finance, Safety) to ensure capital project objectives are clearly defined and achieved.

• Serve as a key member and contributor of the CVS (Commissioning, Validation, Start-up) Team.

• Effectively monitor and ensure a safe work environment for all project activities.

• Lead site utility assessments, multi-year roadmap development, deployment, execution, and continuous improvement.

• Engage associates at all levels of the business on the SiG Program through education and collaboration.

• Support strategic discussions with internal, cross-segment, regional, and global teams on SiG program management.

• Technically review regional and site engineering projects via the SiG by Design program, ensuring engineering designs align with sustainability standards and driving accountability.

• Develop, implement, and improve SiG training programs including SiG by Design and utility systems knowledge.

• Cultivate an innovation mindset, including investigating the latest technologies to drive the Mars SiG ambition of Zero Greenhouse Gas emissions and sustainable refrigerants.

• Identify and understand relevant ESG government programs and incentives.

What can you expect from Mars?

• 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.

Skills:

Action Planning, Adaptive Mindset, Analyze Alternatives and Recommend Solutions, Analyze Current State, Business Case Contribution, Business Requirements Analysis, Data Collection and Analysis, Data Control, Define Future State, Policy and Regulation, Review and Reporting

Competencies:

Communicates Effectively, Courage, Ensures Accountability, Manages Complexity, Optimizes Work Processes

Disclaimer: 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.