**Job Description** **Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?** **Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.** Countlines & Small Bites (CL&SB) is one of MEU Chocolate Growth platforms, with team members located in Bielany Wrocławskie (Poland) and Bournville (UK). This role is to manage the CL&BS group based in the UK, where this position is also based. This is 8 months secondment role. CL&BS team is responsible for delivering growth projects for CL&BS platform, that comprehends MEU portfolio for all countlines, small bites, grocery, spreads, licensing, away from home (AFH) . On this position you will be responsible for leading technical professionals based in Bournville Technical Center as well as leading the projects portfolio related to Chocolate Product Development for MEU region with the focus on UKI and Nordics markets. **How you will contribute** + Independently manage/lead individual scientists and cross-functional project teams with large to major business impact, including multiple business partners, to develop plans to execute strategies or goals. + Effectively allocate resource, defines, initiates and executes projects to successfully deliver business-related results, by driving technical project implementation. + Demonstrate effective people management, development and coaching of those within and outside his/her team. Effectively screen and recruit individuals for your team and give input on high talents within the team. + Demonstrate good technology skills, know who to consult regarding other technical areas and you will be able to leverage resources from multiple locations (e.g. external suppliers, other sites, universities, etc). + Facilitate join up between teams located in different tech center, within CL&BS platform, cross-platforms and cross-functions. + Demonstrate strong influencing skills, which lead to more autonomous leadership of projects. + Effectively communicate information and influence senior management (Senior Director / VP) within and across categories (as applicable) and externally. + Follow Mondelēz International’s Policies (Code of Conduct, PQS, GMP, etc.) Employee Safety and Food Safety are paramount (no exceptions, no risk taking) – role model behavior is expected. + Stimulate and push team for Knowledge Management and Intellectual Property process. **What you will bring** + Master’s Degree in Science/Food Science/Engineering + Significant years of experience in a R&D environment (understanding of R&D Ways of Working, policies, specification excellence mindset.) + Desirable technical understanding of products and processes for chocolate category + Experience in people management and development, with ability to inspire people and get the best from each individual + Successfully delivered business-related results, (e.g. implementation of new technology, productivity, quality improvement or growth) by driving technical project implementation The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland. **Relocation Support Available?** No Relocation support available **Business Unit Summary** **We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!** **_Our people make all the difference in our succes_** Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Excited to grow your career?** We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! **IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER** **Job Type** Temporary (Fixed Term) Product development Science & Engineering At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity! Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.