Ecosystem Change Manager: Adoption & Engagement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Company bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Change Manager to lead ecosystem change initiatives in a complex, cross-functional setting. You will translate strategies into actionable plans, engage stakeholders, and design adoption activities that drive lasting impact.

In this role, you will build relationships across R&D, Commercial, Supply, Sustainability, and external partners, facilitating workshops and coordinating delivery from planning through execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of experience in change management or related fields.
• Experience supporting cross-functional programs in a matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and relationships.
• Experience coordinating initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Developing communications, engagement plans, and adoption activities.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous environments with strong execution.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute change strategies for ecosystem initiatives.
• Develop stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption plans to raise awareness and commitment.
• Identify adoption risks and mitigate obstacles.
• Monitor change readiness and adoption progress across programs.
• Build relationships across R&D, Commercial, Supply, Sustainability, Digital, and partners.
• Facilitate workshops and engagement activities to drive alignment.
• Lead interventions to improve collaboration and adoption.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication planning

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Change Manager to lead ecosystem change initiatives in a complex, cross-functional setting. You will translate strategies into actionable plans, engage stakeholders, and design adoption activities that drive lasting impact.

In this role, you will build relationships across R&D, Commercial, Supply, Sustainability, and external partners, facilitating workshops and coordinating delivery from planning through execution.