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Mars UK • France

IT Functional Business Partner (F/M/X)

Employment type:  Full time

1–2 days/week at home

Core hours 11–3

Dog friendly

Job Description

Job Description:

Contract: Permanent

Location: Haguenau (30min from Strasbourg), Paris, London or Unterhaching (15 min from Munich)

Part of our Global Mars Wrigley Route To Market (RTM) Digital Transformation, this role will act as Product owner for some of our most mature products, linking with our Adoption strategy, and Project Manager for some markets deliveries. This role will also oversee some delivery project managers.

What are we looking for?

  • At least 4-5 years of experience in IT project management

  • Knowledge of IT solutions and/or Sales solutions

  • Business acumen or functional knowledge of Sales in a multinational company

  • Experience with Agile methodology & mindset​

  • Ability to manage, influence diverse stakeholders (vendors, peers, senior managers, key users,..)

  • Excellent communication skills in English

  • Some previous experience in product ownership would be a plus.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Lead the backlog and delivery roadmap of our RTM Compliance, Cost Validation and Time In Motion products

  • Own the value delivery of these products vs. cost of DevOps to run them (ROI)

  • Link with the RTM Adoption lead to measure adoption of these products & build the Engagement plans accordingly

  • Coordinate the PMs delivering these products in new markets.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • At Mars, we believe in a relationship of mutual trust, dignity and respect between our company and Associates that is more meaningful than the standard employer/employee relationship.

  • As Associates, we can expect to be respected, supported and valued as individuals, to be treated fairly and equitably.

  • You will be able to participate in volunteer programs and put The Five Principles in action today to help create the world we want tomorrow.

  • An environment where you are empowered to be proactive and to take initiatives to make a difference.

  • At Mars, we are committed to helping create a safe, healthy, and sustainable world for our partners and the communities in which we operate.

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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.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Location
94%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours
91%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
84%
Employees are very happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
80%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
81%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
90%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
75%
Employees feel that the diversity is good and there are continued efforts to improve it
Inclusion
78%
Employees feel that the culture supports equity and inclusivity well
Culture
86%
Employees feel like it is a really great environment to work in
Mission
84%
Employees feel very excited about and aligned with the company mission
Salary
70%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

Working at Mars UK

Company employees

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (male:female)

57:43

Office locations

London, Slough, Waltham, Castle Cary, Birstall, Plymouth

Hiring Countries

Brazil
France
Netherlands
United Kingdom
United States

Awards & Achievements

1st – Large companies

1st – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023
3rd – Large companies

3rd – Large companies

Flexa100 2023
Retail & Ecommerce

Retail & Ecommerce

Industry awards 2022