Title:  Engineering Project Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for engineering excellence? Join our team as an Engineering Project Manager, where you’ll lead the execution of capital projects at our Kansas City facility. In this high-impact role, you’ll manage day-to-day engineering and construction activities, applying your strong planning and leadership skills to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

This is a highly visible opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams at both the plant and corporate levels—driving innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all engineering initiatives. High performers in this role are well-positioned for advancement into corporate engineering, senior project management, or plant operations leadership.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Project Leadership- Own the capital planning, forecasting, and execution process for the facility, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, safety, and performance goals.
• Team Collaboration- Partner with design engineers, construction contractors, and Engineering Service Providers (ESPs) to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with business objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement- Build strong relationships with internal teams (Supply Chain, Engineering, Process, and Packaging) and external partners (vendors, consultants, co-manufacturers) to drive project success.
• Financial Stewardship- Apply financial policies and guidelines related to asset classification, automation, and project justification, ensuring compliance and maximizing ROI.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High school diploma or GED with relevant technical experience.
• Proven experience supervising contractors and managing projects under various contracting strategies.
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and using AutoCAD.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cost, schedule, risk, and change control processes effectively.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $115,400 - $151,410, 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 June 24th, 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 are well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a prorated 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 at work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other 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.

The best brands. The best people. The best 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.