War on Waste, Project & Program Manager

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.

NA War on Waste Program covers the optimization of Waste in NA Supply Chain including Manufacturing Waste, Finished Goods Damages & Expiries and Raw /Pack Materials Write offs.

• Act as the Program Governance Right Arm for the NA War on Waste Lead
• Drives consistency and quality in execution of project(s), utilizing the appropriate methodology and tools. Confirms the completion and consistency of project(s) and readiness to go live
• Proactively identifies, effectively assesses, and mitigates project level risks (escalates to Global Leads and/ or Program Manager when needed).
• Provides project reporting and status updates - Scorecards, Status Reports, Monthly Review Meetings - leading stakeholder meetings as appropriate.
• Lead budget management, resource planning and utilization, Governance, Compliance as per the operating model protocols. Lead, support & coach team of Business support analysts.
• Leads, supports, or validates change based on the degree of change
• Works closely with the War on Waste Team Lead /organization.
• Works closely Supply Chain sites [IM/EM/FC] operational teams & cross functional support functions [Engineering, BD, RDQ & procurement]
• Influencing the supply chain organization to execute timely the waste identified opportunities.
• 80-20% approach to drive scalable improvements at site level impacting cross functional deliverables.
• Sustainable opportunities combining low hanging fruits and long-term benefits
• Govern the War on Waste Technical agenda [Meetings, projects, timelines, cross functional follow up]
• Co-lead some war on waste projects

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• PMO Experience 5years ++
• Proven experience of 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 to 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

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's Degree is required.

Job specific requirements:

• This position is responsible for delivering the NA Zero Waste Agenda /Program for 23-25 [$150MM of Gross Productivity]
• People span of influence: Waste LT/Stakeholders, Supply Chain Teams [Manufacturing & Logistics] & Cross Functions.

Travel requirements:

Less than 10%

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

For office-based, salaried roles at Bakery and Customer Service & Logistics locations, and some remote roles proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to be eligible for employment. Religious, medical and/or other accommodations as required by law will be considered on a case by case basis. You may review the Mondelēz COVID vaccination policy by visiting the US careers website at https://www.mondelezinternational.com/United-States. This COVID-19 vaccine mandate does not apply to several U.S. states that do not permit certain vaccination mandates, including, but not limited to Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Montana, North Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia.

Job Type

RegularProject and Program ManagementBusiness Capability