cPLM Senior PMO Digital Transformation

Job Description: The Senior Enterprise PMO digital lead is a critical role within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) transformation program at Mars Inc. This program will transform our end‑to‑end PLM processes, data models, and system capabilities to drive growth and efficiencies across our global business. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining an effective operating model across the program, orchestrating the decision‑making drumbeat, and driving best‑in‑class stakeholder engagement and senior sponsor relations through communications and forums. This role will report to the Digital R&D Senior Director and be part of a program team of project managers, process owners, and data leads across the enterprise and business segments. Key Responsibilities PLM PMO Operating Model Create and support a robust governance PMO process in accordance with relevant industry best practice (Portfolio, Program, and Project Management). Oversee the PLM program plan across all workstreams (cPLM, data, process, tech) and drive compliance with best practice via value‑added oversight, including program/project reviews, status tracking, risk/issue escalation, dependency mapping, and process adherence. Line‑manage project manager resources. Orchestration of Decision Drumbeat Lead and facilitate steering meetings, consolidating critical decisions across streams (system, data, process), maintaining a view of all risks, raising roadblocks proactively, and developing hypothesis solutions. Facilitate / lead meetings with senior stakeholders to align on outputs. Facilitate the central program agenda (weekly leadership team update, steering groups for PLM, functional VP updates) and coordinate associated logistics (meeting invites, calendars, agenda collaboration with key stakeholders, pre‑reads, and minutes). Work with the financial Co‑Pilot to monitor the program budget and consolidate overall total program spend against targets. Effective Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & Key Sponsor Monitoring for PLM Create and maintain an effective Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and a Communication Plan with the Change Manager. Engage senior stakeholders regularly (e.g., leadership forums), develop engagement materials (e.g., PowerPoints, email briefings), and craft storylines for senior stakeholders. Plan the flight path and necessary pre‑wires to facilitate decisions—identifying who needs to be engaged before steering meetings. Financial Budget Submission Overall orchestration of all future enterprise funding submissions for the PLM program, supported by the finance Co‑Pilot and segment leads. This will also be supported by the PLM program director(s). Key Skills and Experiences Experienced PMO with expertise in PMO and project management, overseeing a distributed group of regional deployment organizations comprising internal and external resources (multiple 3rd parties). Strong proactive orchestrator experienced in coordinating a PMO function within a complex, cross‑segment business environment. Excellent communicator, able to interact at different organizational levels in a global setting. Line‑management experience. Preferred: experience in digital programs/projects within the R&D function of the CPG industry, with a track record of bringing external perspectives and innovative approaches to add value. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose‑driven company 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 a company bonus. 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 job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in a 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits. Details 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 locations listed within the job posting: USD 89,091.00 – USD 122,500.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr