Strategic Transformation Program PMO Lead (Contract)

Mars; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five Principles

Mars University access

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Strategic Transformation Program Manager to drive visibility, governance, and execution across the MSNA transformation portfolio. This role maintains a comprehensive view of transformation initiatives and strategic projects spanning Mars and Legacy Kellanova, partnering with senior leaders and integration stakeholders to ensure alignment with priorities and proper resourcing.

This temporary assignment through December 2027 offers exposure to executive dashboards, performance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in transformation, portfolio management, strategy, or PMO.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience developing executive dashboards and portfolio analytics.
• Strong leadership and senior stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the MSNA transformation portfolio repository.
• Monitor project status, identify risks, and escalate critical issues.
• 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

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Dashboard reporting

Job description

Mars is seeking a Strategic Transformation Program Manager to drive visibility, governance, and execution across the MSNA transformation portfolio. This role maintains a comprehensive view of transformation initiatives and strategic projects spanning Mars and Legacy Kellanova, partnering with senior leaders and integration stakeholders to ensure alignment with priorities and proper resourcing.

This temporary assignment through December 2027 offers exposure to executive dashboards, performance