Global Dairy Climate Strategy Lead

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Company bonus

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Senior Manager, Dairy Climate Smart Agriculture to lead the end-to-end global strategy for dairy sustainability, while directing North America implementation within a unified Healthy Planet framework.

The role coordinates with Commercial, R&D and suppliers to advance carbon reduction, water stewardship, regenerative farming, and animal welfare, driving co-investment and resilient supply chains.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in dairy sustainability or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams and regional procurement.
• Knowledge of global dairy systems and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own global Dairy Sustainability Strategy for Mars Snacking.
• Lead regional North America implementation and scaling.
• Establish governance and KPI tracking for short- and long-term targets.
• Design and fund transition initiatives with internal and external partners.
• Engage suppliers, build capacity, and manage partnerships.
• Integrate sustainability metrics into sourcing strategies and contracts.
• Manage external partners and monitor program impact.
• Support regional teams with capability building and governance.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Dairy industry knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic program management

Financial acumen

MRV data systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy/Environmental Science/Sustainable Agriculture/Agricultural Economics

Master’s Degree preferred in related field

Tools

MRV systems

GHG Protocol

Job description

Mars is seeking a Senior Manager, Dairy Climate Smart Agriculture to lead the end-to-end global strategy for dairy sustainability, while directing North America implementation within a unified Healthy Planet framework.

The role coordinates with Commercial, R&D and suppliers to advance carbon reduction, water stewardship, regenerative farming, and animal welfare, driving co-investment and resilient supply chains.