Strategic Lead, Sustainability Data & Digital Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a senior leader to architect and drive the digital sustainability strategy for Mars Snacking. This role coordinates global programs, partners with cross-functional teams, and directs data-enabled governance for sustainability reporting.

The position requires deep experience in sustainability accounting, data analysis, and transformation programs, with strong collaboration across regions and functions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sustainability accounting and data in a matrixed CPG.
• Or 5 years in quantitative data analysis plus 3 in sustainability accounting/controls.
• Understanding of supply chain and demand functions.
• Understanding of sustainability accounting concepts.
• Strong experience with data processing and tools (Excel, PowerBI).
• Detail-oriented, rigorous; creativity and problem-solving valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the digital sustainability strategy across Mars Snacking.
• Own sustainability digital program design and operating system alignment.
• Define digital product owners and partner with Sustainability SMEs.
• Outline training and capability building with the team.
• Ensure data controls and automation for sustainability reporting.
• Collaborate with regional leads to map data and performance flows.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communications

Data processing

Education

Degree in Data Science

Degree in Data Analytics

Project management degree

Sustainability topic degree

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a senior leader to architect and drive the digital sustainability strategy for Mars Snacking. This role coordinates global programs, partners with cross-functional teams, and directs data-enabled governance for sustainability reporting.

The position requires deep experience in sustainability accounting, data analysis, and transformation programs, with strong collaboration across regions and functions.