VP of Sustainability & Performance Acceleration

Acre; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Acre is partnering with Mars to appoint a VP, Sustainability - Performance Acceleration who will embed sustainability throughout the enterprise. The role focuses on climate, energy, and data-driven governance, shaping how sustainability is integrated into core business systems and decisions across a diverse operating portfolio.

The executive will lead transformation efforts and guide a high-performing team to accelerate progress.

Qualifications

• Must have a track record of leading sustainability initiatives at large organizations.
• Experience integrating sustainability into business strategy and programs across multiple business units.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to innovate new business processes and systems.
• Proven experience in line management and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to accelerate sustainability performance across Mars' Sustainable in a Generation Plan.
• Lead transformation initiatives including governance, incentives, capabilities, and process embedding.
• Oversee data architecture and Sustainability Mission Control to support governance and audit requirements.
• Run shared programs like Renewables Acceleration and Transformation Programs across business segments.
• Lead a Performance Acceleration team with a strong talent strategy and engagement.
• Represent Mars externally to influence best practices in sustainability and collaboration with coalitions.

Skills

Leadership

Sustainability strategy

Stakeholder management

Data & systems thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Acre is partnering with Mars to appoint a VP, Sustainability - Performance Acceleration who will embed sustainability throughout the enterprise. The role focuses on climate, energy, and data-driven governance, shaping how sustainability is integrated into core business systems and decisions across a diverse operating portfolio.

The executive will lead transformation efforts and guide a high-performing team to accelerate progress.