Cocoa Climate & Nature PMO Lead — Data Analytics

Mars Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Company bonus

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Mars Incorporated seeks a Cocoa Nature Sustainability Manager to lead the Climate-Smart Agriculture PMO and Global Nature & Climate Data Analytics. The role bridges strategy, regional teams, suppliers, and MRV systems to deliver verifiable farm-level climate and biodiversity impact within Mars' SIG Plan.

Responsibilities include leading emissions modeling under GHG Protocol, guiding regenerative practices, and coordinating multi-country programs with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in environment, agronomy, or related sustainability field.
• Master's preferred in GIS/remote sensing or environmental management.
• 7+ years in agribusiness sustainability, regenerative agriculture, or sustainable sourcing.
• Strong data analysis, LCA, and PMO leadership across multi-country projects.
• Strong English; Spanish proficiency benefits PMO responsibilities in LATAM.

Responsibilities

• Lead farm-level spatial analysis and traceability for cocoa origins.
• Model Scope 3 GHG emissions and pathway scenarios per FLAG/SBTi.
• PMO leadership for the Cocoa Climate & Nature program and MRV data integration.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners; travel up to 20%.

Skills

Data modeling

GIS analysis

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/related field

Master's degree preferred in Agronomy/Geospatial fields

Tools

Power BI

Python/R

Excel

SimaPro

Cool Farm Tool

ArcGIS / QGIS

Job description

Mars Incorporated seeks a Cocoa Nature Sustainability Manager to lead the Climate-Smart Agriculture PMO and Global Nature & Climate Data Analytics. The role bridges strategy, regional teams, suppliers, and MRV systems to deliver verifiable farm-level climate and biodiversity impact within Mars' SIG Plan.

Responsibilities include leading emissions modeling under GHG Protocol, guiding regenerative practices, and coordinating multi-country programs with cross-functional teams.