Strategic Transformation Program Manager (Contract to 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Strategic Transformation Program Manager in Chicago to drive visibility, governance, and execution across the MSNA transformation portfolio, including integration programs spanning Mars and Legacy Kellanova. You will partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure projects align with strategic priorities, are well-resourced, and deliver expected business outcomes.

This temporary assignment runs through December 2027, with responsibilities spanning portfolio

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in transformation, portfolio management, strategy, consulting, PMO, or related fields.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, reporting, and portfolio analytics.
• Process-oriented, results-driven, and comfortable working with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the MSNA transformation portfolio repository, including integration and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Functional Transformation Leads and the NA Integration IDT to monitor project status, identify risks, and elevate critical issues to NALT.
• Analyze portfolio performance and provide insights, recommendations, and executive summaries.
• Develop dashboards and reporting for NALT and NALT+ leadership teams.
• Serve as a strategic business partner for key North America projects, ensuring effective project setup and governance.
• Support the North America transition to the CBU model and related change management initiatives.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Portfolio & Integrated Planning to prioritize and resource projects effectively.
• Partner with Strategy Deployment & Performance to ensure ongoing alignment with the Mars NA Snacking strategy.

Skills

Transformation

Portfolio management

Strategy

PMO

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Dashboards

Portfolio analytics

Job description

Mars is seeking a Strategic Transformation Program Manager in Chicago to drive visibility, governance, and execution across the MSNA transformation portfolio, including integration programs spanning Mars and Legacy Kellanova. You will partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure projects align with strategic priorities, are well-resourced, and deliver expected business outcomes.

This temporary assignment runs through December 2027, with responsibilities spanning portfolio