Senior Manager - Global Digital Core Communications

Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK (SLO, WAL, ISB & PAD); London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to lead the execution of their global communications strategy for a major Digital Core transformation program. This role focuses on engaging communication with stakeholders across a matrixed organization, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout the program lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic communications, particularly within large-scale IT transformations, and possess exceptional communication and project management skills.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic communications for IT or ERP transformations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a global and diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end communications strategy for the Digital Core transformation.
• Craft targeted messaging for various stakeholder groups.
• Create a communications roadmap aligned with program phases.

Skills

Strategic communications

Project management

Change management

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Communications Manager to lead the execution of the global communications strategy for our enterprise-wide Digital Core transformation program, deploying SAP S/4 Hana and other technology platforms (i.e., Common Edge systems) across the Mars global CPG business. This role will ensure consistent, clear, and engaging communications to support internal stakeholder alignment and the ongoing engagement program participants throughout the program lifecycle.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in strategic communications, preferably within large-scale IT or ERP transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA or similar ERP platforms is preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into accessible, audience-appropriate messaging.
• Track record of working in global, matrixed organizations with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience with change management and organizational transformation frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci) is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and cultures in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with strong project management skills and attention to detail.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Own the end-to-end communications strategy for the Digital Core transformation program.
• Craft clear, engaging, and targeted messaging tailored to various stakeholder groups, including senior business leaders, GPOs, DT and other SMEs.
• Create and manage a communications roadmap aligned with program phases (build, test, deploy, post-go-live).
• Design, deliver and support a suite of program communications materials to educate and engage stakeholders (e.g., town hall presentations, newsletters, My Mars content, videos, executive updates, presentations, etc).
• Partner closely with the Digital Core Change Management and Project Management teams to ensure messaging consistency across workstreams and stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Segment transformation change and communications teams (e.g, EOS/RC, Pet Nutrition, Snacking etc) to drive message alignment, leverage best practice, information sharing for a "one program approach" to Digital Core communications and stakeholder engagement

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.