Change Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Mars; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

People-first culture

Personal development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Mars is seeking a strategic Change Manager for the ANZ Snacking P&O team in Melbourne, Australia. This full-time fixed-term role (until December 2027) partners with senior leaders to drive the change management strategy for major integration and operating-model transformation across Australia and New Zealand.

You will coordinate with the Transformation Director and P&O leadership to ensure adoption of new processes, reports, and systems while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Communications.
• Prosci Certification is highly preferred.
• 10 years of professional experience in a business environment, preferably FMCG.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale change deployments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cohesive change management strategy across ANZ.
• Lead kick-starters for new initiatives and assess size, scale and resources.
• Assess impact, manage risk and develop mitigation plans.
• Coach senior leaders and guide teams through complex transitions.
• Partner with Corporate Affairs and Internal Communications on change communications.
• Define and track change KPIs and drive data-informed improvements.

Skills

Change management

Prosci ADKAR

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR/Communications

Job description

Job Description:

Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!

Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® ORIJEN® ACANA® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and the planet can truly thrive.

Role Title: Change Manager

Segment: Mars Snacking ANZ

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Hours: Full-time. Fixed term role until December 2027

Reporting to: People & Organisation (P&O) Director, ANZ Snacking

We have a unique opportunity for a strategic and agile Change Manager to join our Mars Snacking People & Organisation (P&O) team. You will play a central, highly visible role in driving the change management strategy for our major Mars Snacking integration and operating model transformation across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).

Reporting to the Mars Snacking ANZ P&O Director and working in close partnership with our Transformation Director, you will drive the development and coordination of various change initiatives so that our teams are prepared to adopt new processes, reports, and systems, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

As our Change Manager, you will lead change initiatives that maximize adoption and minimize business disruption. You will work cross-functionally with senior leaders, project teams, and Regional AMEA stakeholders to execute a cohesive change strategy.

• Develop & Execute Strategy: Build and deliver a comprehensive change management strategy (using Prosci ADKAR framework) tailored to diverse audiences.
• Lead Change Kick-starters: Facilitate kick-starter sessions for new initiatives in their definition stages to assess size, scale, complexity, and resource requirements.
• Assess Impact & Manage Risk: Proactively assess, classify, and mitigate organizational and functional impacts. Identify potential risks to the program and develop mitigation plans.
• Coach Senior Leaders: Provide direct coaching, consultation, and support to project leads and senior leadership teams to help them guide their people through several complex transitions.
• Partner on Communications: Collaborate closely with Corporate Affairs and Internal Communications to deliver highly effective, transparent, and engaging change communications.
• Measure Success: Define, track, and report on change performance metrics and KPIs, utilizing feedback and data to continually optimise change strategies.

What will you bring?

We are seeking an influential, collaborative leader who thrives in ambiguity and can navigate a complex, multi-stakeholder environment with empathy and strategic agility.

Your Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field
• Prosci Certification is highly preferred
• 10 years of professional experience in a business environment, preferably within the FMCG sector
• Proven track record of leading or managing change deployment in large-scale, cross-functional organizational transformations
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional and globally/regionally dispersed teams
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• A strong understanding of structural and cultural change dynamics

Why you’ll love working for Mars:

• Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.
• People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.
• Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.
• Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.