Title:  Project Engineering Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for engineering excellence? Join our team in Rome, Georgia, home to Kellanova’s Rice Krispies Treats facility—a key site in our Sweet Snacking network. As an Engineering Project Manager, you’ll lead the execution of capital projects that directly impact one of our most iconic products.

In this high-impact, on-site role, you’ll manage engineering and construction activities from concept through startup. You’ll leverage your financial acumen, organizational skills, and technical leadership to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Capital Project Execution – Lead end-to-end delivery of capital projects, including scope development, forecasting, planning, and execution, while ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with other departments, design engineers, contractors, and external service providers (ESPs) to drive accountability, streamline execution, and deliver results.
• Stakeholder Alignment – Engage internal stakeholders to ensure project priorities are clear, risks are proactively managed, and milestones are met.
• Budget & ROI Management – Own project budgets with disciplined forecasting, cost control, and return-on-investment analysis to maximize value and compliance.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4+ years of capital project execution experience, or HS diploma/GED and 5+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated success supervising contractors and executing projects under various contracting strategies.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing systems, including mechanical, electrical, and equipment systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint) and experience with SAP.
• Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, risk, and change control processes with precision and discipline.

Compensation Insights

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 November 5, 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.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.recruitment@kellanova.com .

Benefits offerings vary by site but are competitive and generally include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, along with an employee assistance program. Kellanova offers paid time off, paid holidays, and other leaves to promote work/life balance.

Where applicable, we offer income protection benefits such as supplemental life insurance and the ability to participate in a retirement plan. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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 include 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 by the end 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.