Senior Manager R&D Processes & Work Systems

Job Description:

Senior Manager R&D Processes & Work Systems

The Senior Manager R&D Processes & Work Systems owns global work systems strategy and selected crossprocess capability elements that strengthen how R&D runs its business. The role ensures approved process standards are translated into a coherent operating rhythm with clear maturity expectations governance capability building and continuous improvement across the function.

What are we looking for

• Minimum bachelors degree in engineering Operations Food Science Business or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in work systems operational excellence capability building or structured business improvement in a complex organization.
• Proven ability to connect governance performance change and behavioral adoption into a practical operating model.
• Experience leading crossprocess continuous improvement and influencing senior stakeholders globally.
• Strong knowledge with R&D processes systems and data expectations in qualitysensitive environments preferred.
• Experience building playbooks maturity models or communities of practice preferred.

What would your key responsibilities be

Global Work Systems Strategy & Operating Model

• Set direction for how work systems are deployed across R&D including core routines maturity models standard methods and governance expectations.

• Maintain a clear operating model that connects process ownership deployment data and performance management.

CrossProcess Governance & Maturity

• Own governance and review mechanisms that track maturity progression adherence and systemic barriers across multiple process areas.

• Use insights to prioritize improvement work and focus leadership attention on the biggest execution gaps.

Capability Building at Scale

• Lead global capability building for work systems including playbooks tools communities of practice training approaches and coaching expectations.

• Strengthen the organizations ability to adopt and sustain standards consistently across regions and teams.

Integration Across BPO Deployment & Data

• Partner with BPOs to ensure work systems reinforce approved standards controls and evidence requirements without duplicating process ownership.

• Partner with deployment analytics and data stewardship leaders so adoption performance and data quality are built into the operating cadence.

Performance Improvement & Change Leadership

• Drive crossfunctional continuous improvement priorities that simplify work improve adherence and strengthen business performance.
• Support major transformation efforts by ensuring new solutions land into a sustainable operating rhythm.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
• A strong focus on 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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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 total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.