Director - Value Realisation Office

Mars IS UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to drive strategic partnerships and digital transformation. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the value realization office, ensuring the delivery of 360-degree value through innovative supplier management and data excellence frameworks. You will lead a diverse team, fostering a culture of empowerment aligned with core values. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a purpose-driven organization committed to building a better tomorrow, supported by industry-leading resources for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Access to Mars University

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Diverse and talented associates environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an exceptional People Manager.
• Expertise in developing software asset management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Supplier/Partner Management strategy.
• Manage a geographically diverse team, fostering a winning culture.
• Drive effective cadences to assess supplier performance.

Skills

People Management

Strategic Supplier Management

Software Asset Management

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Management

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

In this dynamic role, you'll have the opportunity to build a fit-for-purpose strategic partner ecosystem to deliver 360-degree value to the enterprise. As a leader, you will be responsible for unlocking the potential of Mars and its partner ecosystem, driving intentional partnerships, adopting leading-edge technology, co-innovating, and supporting the organization's digital transformation journey. As the leader of the value realization office, which oversees four key service lines (Software Asset Management, Supplier Performance Management, Data Excellence Office, and Value Delivery Office), it is imperative to deliver outcomes measured through OKRs and KPIs across all aspects of OGSM (Value, Quality, Experience, and Associate Empowerment) and simplify ways of working across the enterprise by reducing complexity ('Easier is better'). As a People Leader, you will be responsible for building an inspiring culture that enables associates to thrive, driven by Mars Values and Principles.

What are we looking for?

• Proven track record as an exceptional People Manager.
• Experience managing strategic and operational suppliers/partners (Global, Regional, Local).
• Expertise in developing and executing visionary software asset management strategies.
• Experience delivering 360-degree value to the enterprise, including Technology Metrics, Business Metrics, NPS, XLA, etc.
• Proficiency in implementing data and analytics capabilities to deliver insights and value.
• Strong senior stakeholder management skills.
• Master’s degree in engineering, management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Preferably, consulting experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Partner with GDO service lines, Copilots, and the wider organization to design and implement a best-in-class, fit-for-purpose Supplier/Partner Management strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage and develop a geographically diverse team, fostering a winning culture through coaching and mentoring.
• Collaborate with service lines and suppliers to define and achieve strategic goals.
• Ensure supplier performance meets or exceeds metrics and enable Mars to be the Customer of Choice.
• Drive effective cadences (Operational, Strategic, Top-to-Top) to assess supplier performance and foster intentional partnerships.
• Design and implement best-in-class Software and IT Asset Management processes, methodologies, frameworks, and metrics to realize investments, analyze assets, unlock value, and ensure compliance.
• Influence licensing policies of software publishers and providers, simplifying engagement models.
• Implement a value management framework demonstrating the impact of GDO through metrics like Business Agility, Operational Resiliency, Cost Efficiency, Quality, and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT, NPS, XLA).
• Establish a Data Excellence framework to provide insights for decision-making and act as a single source of truth for GDO metrics.
• Publish regular performance reports (monthly, quarterly, on-demand) to stakeholders.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented associates, guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.
• Access industry-leading learning and development resources, including Mars University.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities during the application process. No applicant will be penalized for requesting such assistance.