Strategic AI-Enabled Process & Operating Model Lead

Mars

Slough

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Mars is seeking a Principal Process Enablement & Operating Model Lead to shape how a global enterprise operates by translating the Digital Operating Model into scalable, standardized business processes. You will partner across Mars Snacking, Mars Kellanova, and Global Enabling Functions to unlock enterprise-wide agility.

The role blends hands-on process design with strategic leadership, mentoring associates, establishing KPIs, and driving continuous improvement with lean methodologies and

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive experience leading business process design and operating model transformation in a global matrix organization.
  • Proven mastery in Lean Six Sigma, Value-Stream Mapping, and BPMN.
  • Experience with modern Product & Platform operating models and Agile delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Operating Model Orchestration: Translate the Digital Operating Model into standardized, scalable end-to-end processes across Mars Snacking and Kellanova.
  • Cross-Functional Co-Creation: Partner with Finance, Procurement, InfoSec, Risk & Compliance, and P&O to co-create unified procedures.
  • Multi-Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate workshops and interviews to clarify roles and decision rights.
  • Performance Measurement & KPIs: Establish baselines and dashboards to quantify speed, cost-effectiveness and productivity savings.
  • Backlog Prioritization & Execution: Own enterprise process improvement backlog aligned to Digital Transformation goals.
  • Capability Building & Mentorship: Coach process analysts and champions in Lean and continuous improvement.
  • Workforce Enablement: Create SOPs, playbooks, and learning guides to accelerate adoption.
  • Implementation & Sustainable Change: Partner with product lines to deliver lasting business impact.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma
Value-Stream Mapping
BPMN
Agile
Operating models
Cross-functional leadership
KPI dashboards
Automation/AI
Stakeholder influence
Process governance

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration
Bachelor's in Information Technology
Bachelor's in Operations Management

Tools

BPMN tools
Lean Six Sigma tools
Automation tooling

Job description

Mars is seeking a Principal Process Enablement & Operating Model Lead to shape how a global enterprise operates by translating the Digital Operating Model into scalable, standardized business processes. You will partner across Mars Snacking, Mars Kellanova, and Global Enabling Functions to unlock enterprise-wide agility.

The role blends hands-on process design with strategic leadership, mentoring associates, establishing KPIs, and driving continuous improvement with lean methodologies and

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