Specialist, Project

Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours. At Mondelez International, were making snacks the right way to delight people. Our North America Ventures business is where big ambitions meet big entrepreneurial energy. We are building the next generation of snacking - from within - with beloved brands like Tates Bake Shop, Hu, Perfect Snacks, 7 days, and Enjoy Life. Tate's Bake Shop is a dynamic, fast-growing company, embodying the mindset of a highly entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and agile organization that invests in our people and our brand. At Tate's we believe in the power of real - our goods are made with real, simple ingredients, by real, passionate people. We are obsessed with quality and strive to make the world a little sweeter. Our culture is grounded through a set of values that foster us to Lead with Our Hearts, be Forward Thinking and embrace the importance of Winning Together. As we scale, we are strengthening the strategic foundations that enable speed, agility, and excellence in execution. This role is a key part of that journey. As a Product Change Manager (PCM), for Tates Bake Shop 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, youll connect functions, solve problems, and keep projects moving fast. You will gain end-to-end exposure to the product development lifecycle and can grow your capabilities as a project leader in a dynamic fast-paced environment across a portfolio of $200MM in Gross Revenue with 5% annual productivity and 15% annual growth. In this high-impact role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of projects of the Tates commercialization portfolio - ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and fully ready to launch. You will operate at the intersection of agility and discipline, helping Tates scale with speed while upholding excellence in project delivery, and playing as a critical partner in enhancing portfolio governance and the I2M (Idea-to-Market) framework. How you will contribute In this role, you will: Manage assigned commercialization projects through the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Lead the stage-gate process by coordinating cross-functional readiness, preparing governance documentation, and facilitating leadership decision-making at each gate. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk registers. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment of deliverables across R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, Quality, Marketing, and Regulatory. Lead stage gate and 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. Drive continuous improvement, identifying and implementing practical solutions to enhance project delivery. Lead budget management, resource planning and utilization. Apply and champion project management best practices following Mondelez and NA Ventures methodologies and frameworks What you will bring 2+ years' experience in project coordination, execution, or product commercialization within FMCG or related industries. Bachelor`s degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or related field. 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 is a plus. What extra ingredients you will need: 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. What you need to know about this position: This role is a key execution position in the I2M framework. You will play a central role in delivering initiatives that impact business performance, learning how to manage scope, schedule, risk, and stakeholders' expectations. This role provides an ideal foundation for career growth in project and program management. Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $83,800 to $115,225; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. 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 Summary The United States is the largest market in the Mondelez International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce 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. Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Project and Program Management Business Capability At Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.