Program Manager, IMO

Job Description:As a Program Manager within our Integrated Management Office (IMO), you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Center IMO team and delivering complex integration and transformation programs across a global organization. This is a temporary assignment through December 2027, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact, enterprise-wide initiatives.You will sit at the center of the business—connecting strategy to execution—by aligning cross-functional teams, managing interdependencies, and driving delivery against key milestones. In this role, you’ll bring clarity to ambiguity, influence decision-making, and enable successful outcomes in a fast-paced, global environment.What are we looking for?Proven expertise in program and project management, including governance, risk, and dependency managementStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at executive levelsDemonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed environmentBusiness acumen with the ability to quickly understand new domains and translate strategy into executionExperience working with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday, Salesforce, SAP)Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint), and emerging AI toolsSelf-driven, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting prioritiesWhat will be your key responsibilities?Support the Center IMO LeaderDrive IMO execution cadence & governance: Orchestrate operating rhythms (status, decision forums, SteerCo prep), ensuring clear visibility of progress, risks, and decisions across all integration workstreams.Maintain end-to-end integration pulse: Track interdependencies, surface risks early, and provide the IMO leader with a consolidated, real-time view of delivery health to enable timely decision-making and issue resolution.Lead program deliveryOwn end-to-end execution of complex integration programsAlign cross-functional teams and ensure delivery against timelines and milestonesDrive cross-functional alignmentManage interdependencies across multiple workstreamsFoster collaboration across global teams to enable consistent, high-quality executionEstablish governance & manage riskImplement structured governance and decision-making frameworksIdentify risks early and lead mitigation and problem-solving effortsOversee technology programsManage enterprise-wide technology roadmaps and transformation initiativesEnsure alignment between business objectives and technical prioritiesEngage and influence stakeholdersBuild strong relationships across a matrixed organizationCommunicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to a range of audiences, including senior leadershipWhat 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.Additional information:This is a temporary role through December 2027.The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 134,400.00 - USD 184,800.00