Job Description: This is a hybrid role requiring up to 3 days onsite weekly in our Nashville, TN office. This exciting role is part of the Mars Pet Nutrition Digital Technologies Group, which is focused on bringing new technology into our segments and functions to enable value creation and drive business objectives. Mars is embarking on a digital revolution and this role is a key enabler of this transformation. Have you got what it takes to take the lead and help make this happen? Are you agile in your problem solving? Do you have a passion for driving change?
What are we looking for? Bachelors degree or equivalent
Project management training/certification preferred
2-4 years experience in Supply Chain/Logistics IT
Experience in business analysis, systems design, application integration, testing.
Project management experience of IT projects
Knowledge of Supply Chain IT solutions for WMS/TMS/SAP
What will be your key responsibilities? Captures business requirements and converts these into functional and technical specifications.
Develops a thorough functional and technical understanding of software applications.
Applies technical and functional knowledge to design solutions which are in line with technical architecture, database design and performance requirements; and which are appropriate given the context within which they will be implemented.
Manages project plans and delivery for smaller projects (up to $0.5M annually), or on larger projects manages the plan for defined activities.
Maintains a thorough understanding of the Supply Chain/Logistics area to aid in the development of accurate and concise functional requirements.
Ensures any contractors understand their roles and responsibilities within the context of the project, to ensure their contribution to overall project success.
Identifies & understands the business and systems impact of the solution and plans the detailed tasks required to achieve delivery of the fully tested solution.
Coordinates internal and 3rd party technical resources during development implementation, and nurturing phases.
Delivers solutions which are quality and functionally tested, with supporting project documentation which meet functional and technical requirements.
Manages 3rd parties to ensure delivery per Service Level Agreements (SLA's) and recommends improved ways of working.
Utilizes the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool for planning resources, project milestones, risks and financials.
Engages Business Partnership Managers & Business Functional Experts to ensure successful project deployment and benefits achievement.
Escalates issues and risks to the Deployment Project Manager or Senior Deployment Project Manager.
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.
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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.
