Title:  Senior Engineering Project Manager

Shape the Future of Manufacturing Excellence

Are you an engineering leader ready to take on high-impact capital projects that transform operations? As a Senior Engineering Project Manager, you’ll own the full lifecycle of complex projects—planning, execution, and delivery—while driving innovation and operational excellence at our Jackson, Tennessee plant. This is an onsite role, giving you hands-on visibility and the chance to see your work come to life on the plant floor.

You’ll join a high-performing Corporate Engineering team that partners with plant leadership and cross-functional experts in Supply Chain, Process, and Packaging. This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership, influence over strategic decisions, and the opportunity to lead projects that set new standards for performance and safety.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Own Capital Projects – Lead the full lifecycle of capital projects, ensuring cost, schedule, safety, and quality targets are met.
• Drive Financial Stewardship – Manage project justification, forecasting, and productivity metrics in alignment with company financial policies.
• Collaborate Across Functions – Partner with design engineers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless execution.
• Ensure Technical Excellence – Apply mechanical and electrical expertise to review designs, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 6+ years of experience in capital project execution or 10+ years without a degree and a high school diploma/GED.
• Proven success leading large-scale capital projects under multiple contracting strategies.
• Direct experience supervising contractors and managing Engineering Service Providers.
• Strong technical aptitude in mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and proficiency with AutoCAD
• Expertise in Microsoft applications and project management software

Compensation

The annual salary range is $136,600 - $179,340, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through December 1, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.