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Product Change Development Manager, Cakes and Pastries

Mondelēz International
East Hanover, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2025
Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

How You Will Contribute

You will:

Project Management

  • Lead end-to-end project management for Cakes & Pastries product changes, including new product introductions, recipe modifications, and packaging updates.
  • Develop and execute project timelines, ensuring key milestones are met.
  • Proactively identify risks and drive conversations related to mitigation strategies.
  • Drive consistency and quality in the execution of projects using the appropriate methodology and tools.
  • Lead resource planning and utilization.
  • Confirm the completion and consistency of projects and their readiness to go live.


Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Collaborate with cross-functional (e.g. R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, Procurement, and Quality) teams to drive successful project execution.
  • Act as the central point of contact for all stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project objectives.
  • Provide project reporting and status updates using scorecards, status reports and monthly review meetings.


Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for I2M process and governance improvement.


What You Will Bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

  • Proven experience in project management methodology and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • 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.
  • Problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for detail.


Education / Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • PMP certification preferred.


Experience:

  • 5 years in project management within CPG industry
  • Experience with Innovation-to-Market E2E process.
  • Experience with Stage-Gate methodologies is a plus.


Tools & Systems:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Experience with Accolade is advantageous.


This role is based on East Hanover, NJ, with a hybrid work arrangement (50% in-office)

Flexibility to travel occasionally (less than 10%) for manufacturing site visits.

Salary:

The base salary range for this position is $106,300 to $141,900; 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 a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz 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.

Mondelēz 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.

Job Type

Regular

Project and Program Management

Business Capability

Salary : $106,300 - $141,900

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