Job DescriptionAs a Product Change Manager, you are the driving force that transforms innovation into tangible outcomes. You will lead the coordination of product and packaging changes through effective project planning, execution, control, and a strong sense of ownership. In this role, you`ll connect function, solve problems, and keep projects moving-fast. You will gain end-to-end exposure to the product development lifecycle and have the opportunity to grow your capabilities as a project leader in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
How you will contributeYou will:
- Manage assigned projects through the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk registers.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment of deliverables across R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, and Regulatory.
- Lead status meetings and manage project communications to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Monitor and control project performance, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and issues.
- Maintain project documentation and ensure data integrity.
- Apply project management best practices following Mondelez methodologies and frameworks.
What you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
- Proven experience in project management methodology
- Excellent communication skills and able to drive effective discussions with project resources from tactical execution level up to steering committee members
- Excellent project planning and proactiveness in identifying risks and mitigations and managing strict timelines
- Strong focus on cost, schedule and quality of project delivery
- Knowledge of relevant business processes and related technology solutions
- Stakeholder management and ability to influence positively in decision making
- Proven ability in building effective teams across internal and external partners
- Strong conceptual and analytic skills - enjoys problem solving
What extra ingredients you will bring:- An ownership mindset and proactive approach to solving problems.
- Curiosity and collaboration - ready to learn and grow in a supportive team environment.
- Ability to recognize dependencies and interconnections across functional deliverables.
- A passion for continuous improvement and delivering high-quality project outcomes.
Job specific requirements:- 2+ years' experience in project coordination, execution, or product commercialization within FMCG or related industries.
- Foundational knowledge of project management processes and tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and timelines.
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. - PMP certificate and Accolade experience are a plus.
Education / Certifications:Bachelor`s degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or related field
*This role is based at our East Hanover, NJ office and requires three days onsite per week. No remote options or relocation are offered*
Salary and Benefits:The base salary range for this position is $86,900 to $119,515; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Job TypeRegular
Project and Program Management
Business Capability
