Senior Portfolio Manager

Location: FRA-Gard-Aimargues

Contract: Assignment until January 2028

Location: Royal Canin Aimargues

Step into the role of a Senior Portfolio Manager with Mars Global Services (MGS), specifically in our Research & Development Solutions (RDS) division at Mars Inc. This position offers the opportunity to partner with various business units to develop and implement strategic plans. You’ll will be part of the RDS Leadership Team and manage a diverse portfolio of RDS-related projects, each designed to shape the experiences of our Associates and contribute to their success at Mars.

By aligning these projects with our organizational goals, you’ll play a key role in building the portfolio, as well as monitoring performance and leading the planning, scheduling, and reporting of portfolio-related activities

What are we looking for?

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, Engineering or Computer Science is required.

Certifications: A Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Management of Portfolio (MoP) or similar certification would be highly advantageous.

Experience: We’re seeking someone with at least 7-10 years of experience in Portfolio Management, Program Director or Transformation Director roles, ideally with a proven track record of managing complex portfolios.

Professional Skills: The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

Strong analytical and quantitative abilities

A solid understanding of project and portfolio management methodologies

Proficiency in project management software

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities

Effective presentation and meeting facilitation skills

The ability to operate at ‘C’ level and build strong relationships

The capacity to deliver results in a matrixed organization

A good understanding of financial management and benefits realization

What will be your key responsibilities?

Portfolio Management: Develop and implement strategic integrated plans for managing a diverse portfolio of projects.

Demand Intake: Conduct thorough analysis and evaluation of proposed RDS projects.

Stakeholder Management: Influence stakeholder attitudes, decisions, and actions for mutual benefit.

Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and manage risks across the RDS portfolio.

Centre of Excellence Alignment: Form strong relationship with Center of Excellence who set governance and standards across all Mars Global Services portfolios.

Resource Allocation & Budget Management: Advise on effective RDS resource allocations across projects to optimize performance and efficiency.

Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present detailed reports and insights on RDS portfolio performance.

Training and Upskilling: Provide training and guidance to the RDS team on Portfolio

Management and Project Management capabilities

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.

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.