Sr. Manager, Global Strategy

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

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Strategy for Mars Snacking in Chicago. This highly visible role supports development and deployment of global strategies, partnering with senior leaders to drive long-term growth and value creation.

You will translate data into insights, present to the C-suite, and lead cross-functional initiatives across business units, with a focus on competitive benchmarking and enterprise planning.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in global strategy or strategy consulting at a top firm.
• Strong analytical skills to structure data and derive insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for executives.
• Proven ability to drive complex projects with senior leaders.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• MBA or Finance/Business degree preferred.
• Passion for consumer goods and Mars brands.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to set enterprise strategy and drive planning across units.
• Deliver concise, persuasive presentations to C-suite and board.
• Manage cross-functional projects and define key questions with stakeholders.
• Lead competitive intelligence and benchmarking with regional teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Executive collaboration

PowerPoint

Excel

Ambiguity tolerance

Communication skills

Education

MBA preferred

Finance/Business degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

The Senior Manager of Global Strategy for Mars Snacking will support the development and deployment of our global strategies, playing a key role in supporting the long-term growth and value creation journey of the company. This highly visible position, reporting to the Senior Director of Global Strategy and working in close coordination with the Mars Snacking Leadership Team, will be filled by a candidate with exceptional drive and energy, who has strong analytical skills, the ability to turn data into insights, and highly effective verbal and written communications skills.

What are we looking for?

• 7+ years experience in either global corporate strategy or strategy consulting at a top tier firm (with strong preference for CPG industry experience)
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to break problems into logical sub-components, build a framework for analysis, collect and structure large amounts of data, and conduct thoughtful analyses to arrive at business recommendations
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize and clearly communicate complex findings through focus on critical issues and actionable opportunities
• Ability to quickly establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect, with peers, team members, and executives
• Track record of success in effectively owning and driving complex projects involving frequent interaction with senior executives
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity
• Extensive experience in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel required
• MBA or Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business or related field strongly preferred
• Passion for consumer goods and our brands

What will be your key responsibilities?

1. Partner with executive leadership to formulate enterprise strategy and champion the end-to-end strategic planning process across all business units

2. Communicate our challenges, strengths, and performance to senior stakeholders (C-suite / Board) via thoughtful, compelling, and polished presentations

3. Lead and execute internal projects across a myriad of critical business issues to help deliver on our global strategy. Work with regional and global stakeholders to define the key questions that need to be answered, develop a plan and approach to solve, and execute against the plan to deliver results

4. Drive our competitive intelligence and benchmarking work. Work in close collaboration with our regional teams and conduct desk research and data analysis

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 160,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 169,840.00 - USD 233,530.00