Process & Pack Program Manager

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Job Description: Segment: Food & Nutrition Location: Oud-beijerland Contract type: Full-time, permanent contract Shape the Future of Food At Mars Food & Nutrition, we're driven by a simple but ambitious purpose: Better Food Today. A Better World Tomorrow. We're looking for an experienced Packaging & Process Program Manager to lead the development and deployment of next-generation packaging and process technologies that will help us create tasty, accessible, healthy, and more sustainable food solutions for millions of consumers around the world. This is a unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise, scientific leadership, and global influence. You will drive breakthrough innovation programs, build future-ready capabilities, and help transform how food is produced across our global manufacturing network. If you're passionate about applying science and technology to solve real-world challenges and thrive at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and business impact, we'd love to hear from you. What will be your key responsibilities? As Packaging & Process Program Manager, you will establish and lead a long-term global technology program that delivers scalable solutions aligned with our strategic business ambitions. You will: Define and lead the global Packaging & Process (P&P) technology strategy , priorities, governance, and roadmap aligned with OGSM objectives. Build and manage a multi-year portfolio of projects with clear milestones, KPIs, and measurable business impact. Lead end-to-end technology development, from concept creation and experimentation through validation, implementation, and post-launch optimization. Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in packaging and process technologies while coaching project leaders and developing technical talent. Identify emerging technologies, scientific advancements, and market trends, translating them into scalable business opportunities. Drive the global deployment of innovative packaging and process technologies across factories and markets, ensuring successful technology transfer and site readiness. Collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, Supply, Quality, Marketing, and external partners to accelerate innovation and capability building. Build and strengthen external innovation networks with suppliers, start-ups, universities, and research institutes. Champion sustainability by embedding environmental considerations into packaging and process solutions that contribute to resilient and responsible food systems. Manage program resources, budgets, governance, risks, and reporting to ensure successful delivery of strategic objectives. Foster knowledge sharing, intellectual property development, and technical excellence across regions and segments. Represent Mars Food & Nutrition in scientific, technical, and industry forums. What are we looking for? Master's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Technology, or a related scientific discipline. Minimum of 10 years of experience within FMCG/CPG environments, preferably in food manufacturing and technology deployment. Proven experience leading global, cross-functional projects from development through implementation. Strong expertise in food technology, food packaging, process engineering, food analysis, statistical analysis, and design of experiments. Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing technical talent. Experience working successfully across global and multicultural organizations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. PhD in Process Engineering, Food Technology, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. Extensive experience in global technology programs and manufacturing scale-up. Strong understanding of sustainability challenges and opportunities within food production and packaging. Travel Requirements Ability to travel globally approximately 20–30% of the time . Flexibility to work across multiple time zones. Valid passport and ability to obtain visas for relevant destinations. What can you expect from Mars? Work with 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. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited to lead global packaging and process innovation programs that help create a more sustainable future for food, we encourage you to apply and join us on our journey to deliver Better Food Today. A Better World Tomorrow.