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Associate Project Manager - Aurora, NE

The Associate Project Manager is responsible for fundamental executional activities of projects. The Associate Project Manager is an active member of the Central Engineering community, the local engineering team, and project team(s) currently assigned.  The Associate Project Manager is responsible for deploying his/her engineering know-how to successfully support the execution of projects to the business that deliver a sustained technical competitive advantage.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering being preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in a technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry would be preferred
• Basic understanding of engineering principals - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services 
• Understanding of Project Management; The ability to mobilize fast and aggressive timelines and producing quality work while collaborating and influencing, working with various partners and cross functional teams, leadership, and/or external contractors
• Ability to deliver results despite potential change and ambiguity 
• Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills
• Strong business acumen skills – compiling reports, presentations, financial oversight, and leadership on projects
• Previous experience with Microsoft Projects would be a plus
   

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Leadership of all site related capital projects of up to $1M and work stream partnership with other key engineers on larger projects
• Providing input into the project development process
  • Technical feasibility
  • Innovative ideas 
  • Ideas that provide a sustained technical competitive advantage 
  • Technical information required for project design
• Communicate and collaborate with all Stakeholders and other functions (R&D, Quality, Commercial, Finance) to ensure capital project objectives are clearly defined and achieved.
• Key member and contributor of the CVS (Commission, Validation, Start-up) Team
• Managing individual construction contractors during the installation phase of the project
• Supporting commitments of project scope, time, and budget 

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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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About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.