Chicago-Based Senior Growth AI Transformation Lead

Mars Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Chicago seeks a Sr Manager Growth AI Transformation to lead a portfolio of AI-powered initiatives within Global Growth. You will partner with the Global Head to identify opportunities, manage external partners, and ensure practical impact.

This newly created senior role sits at the heart of Mars Snacking's large-scale AI transformation agenda, connecting business ambition with technical execution across regions and markets.

Qualifications

• CPG/FMCG background required with commercial function experience.
• 8+ years in commercial strategy, product strategy, or digital/AI transformation.
• Experience growing a portfolio of analytical products with ROI delivery.
• Strong business case authorship for senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• AI Opportunity Scanning & Industry Intelligence to shape portfolio.
• Portfolio orchestration and prioritisation across initiatives and teams.
• Develop business cases and secure senior funding and approval.
• Agile delivery oversight and external partner management.
• Scaling, governance and change enablement across regions.

Skills

CPG / FMCG background

8+ years experience

ROI focus

Stakeholder management

Job description

Mars Incorporated in Chicago seeks a Sr Manager Growth AI Transformation to lead a portfolio of AI-powered initiatives within Global Growth. You will partner with the Global Head to identify opportunities, manage external partners, and ensure practical impact.

This newly created senior role sits at the heart of Mars Snacking's large-scale AI transformation agenda, connecting business ambition with technical execution across regions and markets.