Corporate R&D Digital Core PLM Product Analyst

Job Description:We are kicking off a business-wide program for the coming 3 years that will deliver the next generation of Enterprise digital capabilities for Quality Management with the next generation of Testing & Conformance, Inbound Traceability, Outbound Traceability, and for Product and Pack Lifecycle Management with the next generation of Core PLM system(s) landscape. Those Enterprise capabilities will be deployed in all segment units through segment digital transformation programs. We need to have the right capabilities and skill sets within the Corporate R&D Digital Capabilities team to drive a global, cross-segment R&D digitalization program to the next level for efficiency, speed, and future-proofing of our business.The role of the Corporate R&D Digital Core PLM Product Analyst is critical to support the product owners to enable this program by delivering a system-driven solution to the data and processes required from a specification management perspective; providing the process & systems support to design, develop, and enable deployment of the next generation of Enterprise digital capabilities. This is a mission-critical role in enabling Mars to enable the future of Product Lifecycle Management, through the program of Digital Core – Core PLM, which is a global cross-segment program.This role is transformation funded and has an expected length of around 3 years.What are we looking for?Minimum bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent in food safety/food science or related subject area is desirable.Fluent in English (written and spoken)Strong attention to detailAbility to work independently and take initiative – strong ability to work in a virtual/remote environment across multiple time zones and culturesWhat will be your key responsibilities?It is the role of the Corporate R&D Digital Core PLM Product Analyst to support the R&D transformation product owners to optimize the work of the team working on the products and to ensure any development will comply with processes related to Product Lifecycle Management:Support the vision and long-term strategy, driven by the product owner, ensuring it meets the global cross-segment R&D digitalization strategy.Act as an ambassador of core corporate capabilities and drive alignment on the core with Segment/Division representatives.Get external perspective of upcoming trends in the PLM space that can benefit R&D processes & PLM capabilities for compliance, efficiency, speed, and future-proofing.Support systems product vision into goals/capabilities/roadmap and manage required investment.Support documentation for changes to align systems with Global Standards, Procedures, and Processes and enhance data quality.Aid in the delivery of proper communications of changes of products at key milestones.It is also the role of the Corporate R&D Digital Core PLM Product Analyst to maximize the accelerated deployment of those new digital products into the segments. This role supports the training & guidance on how to deploy those digital tools:Participate in the community of practice.Support creation of training materials.Aid in E2E testing, knowledge transfer, and communication to achieve successful end-user adoption of changes without business interruption.Support Product owner with new capability deployment and follow their completion for a successful handover to the Functional Experts.Assist in providing effective training to Functional Experts using standardized materials to become technically competent and deploy the system in a standardized way.What can you expect from Mars?Work with over 140,000 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.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.

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