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Program Manager, IMO

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Change Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 134400 - 184800 USD Yearly USD 134400.00 184800.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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 management
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives in a global, matrixed environment
  • Business acumen with the ability to quickly understand new domains and translate strategy into execution
  • Experience working with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday, Salesforce, SAP)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint), and emerging AI tools
  • Self‑driven, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities
What will be your key responsibilities? Support the Center IMO Leader
  • Drive IMO execution cadence & governance: Orchestrate operating rhythms (status, decision forums, Steer Co prep), ensuring clear visibility of progress, risks, and decisions across all integration work streams.
  • 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 delivery
  • Own end‑to‑end execution of complex integration programs
  • Align cross‑functional teams and ensure delivery against timelines and milestones
Drive cross‑functional alignment
  • Manage interdependencies across multiple work streams
  • Foster collaboration across global teams to enable consistent, high‑quality execution
Establish governance & manage risk
  • Implement structured governance and decision‑making frameworks

    Identify risks early and lead mitigation and problem‑solving efforts
Oversee technology programs
  • Manage enterprise‑wide technology roadmaps and transformation initiatives
  • Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical priorities
Engage and influence stakeholders
  • Build strong relationships across a matrixed organization
  • Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to a range of audiences, including senior leadership
What 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  - USD

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