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Manager, P&O BP & Effectiveness

Mars


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 101120 - 139040
Posted: 6 October 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Position Overview

TheGlobal P&O Manager BP & Effectiveness roleis a hands-on highly collaborative role designed to drive the execution of Mars SnackingsHuman-Led Digitally Powered Enterprise (HLDPE)strategy. This role serves as the central engine for tracking key strategic metrics orchestrating the portfolio of strategic initiatives and coordinating across Snacking P&O teams to deliver on enterprise goals.

Working in close partnership with thePeople Data & Analytics (PD&A)andTalent & Cultureteams this role will manage review and continuously improve the unified Business Scorecard ensuring measurement consistency across the entire Snacking segment. Additionally as our business continues to integrate this role acts as a key project lead in operational harmonization programs (such as Global Rewards and Policy standardization) driving the efficiencies and standardizations required to achieve a seamlessOne P&O operating model.


Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. HLDPE Strategic Metrics Tracking

  • Implement & Track KPIs:Support the frame and execution of key strategic metrics that measure the progress adoption and business impact of the HLDPE strategy.
  • Monitor Adoption Progress:Analyze data trends related to digital change adoption associate engagement capabilities and cultural evolution (The Snacking Way).
  • Deliver Strategic Insights:Prepare high-impact performance updates and data visualizations to help P&O leadership translate metrics into clear strategic decisions and combines input for integration planning.

2. Portfolio Management of strategic initiatives

  • Lead Portfolio Tracking:Run the day-to-day PMO for global P&O strategic initiatives ensuring milestones dependencies and risks are meticulously tracked.
  • Coordinate Agile Teams:Facilitate and organize the daily activities of cross-functional enterprise project teams to keep initiative deliverables aligned and on track.
  • Proactive Risk Management:Monitor project health and proactively identify and flag resource constraints or timeline risks to leadership.

3. Business Scorecard Maintenance & Alignment

  • Manage Scorecard Updates:Partner directly withPD&AandTalent & Cultureteams to coordinate the regular review updates and delivery of the unified Business Scorecard.
  • Ensure Global Consistency:Standardize definitions and reporting frameworks across segments and regions to guarantee data alignment.
  • Identify Scorecard Improvements:Actively gather feedback from scorecard users to implement continuous updates and functional improvements.

4. One P&O Harmonization & Standardization

  • Support Process Standardization:Coordinate collaborative projects with specialized COEs (such as Global Rewards and Policy teams) to standardize global processes and policies.
  • Document & Map Workflows:Map current segment-specific processes identify operational redundancies and assist in designing standard One P&O workflows.
  • Foster One P&O Ways of Working:Act as a champion for standardizing processes helping regional teams transition smoothly to global P&O operating standards.

5. Co-leads org effective projects

  • Co-partner on strategic tools to enhance greater org effectiveness including strategic resources planning PD&A tools and dashboards
  • Be part of design working groups to drive segment input
  • Unlock org effectiveness through digital tools and capabilities


Qualifications & Key Capabilities

  • 25 years of relevant experience in project coordination business operations chief of staff/PMO support strategy P&O or consulting. Transferable skills from related operational or analytical fields are warmly welcomed.
  • Bachelors degree in Business Communications Human Resources or related field; or equivalent practical experience.

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred Not Required)

  • Prior exposure to consumer goods (CPG/FMCG) or large global matrixed environments.
  • Exposure to culture initiatives organizational design or business integration projects.
  • Exposure to basic Agile or waterfall project management methodologies.

What can you expect from Mars


  • Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
  • A strong focus on 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 total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off 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 101120.00 - USD 139040.00


Required Experience:

Manager


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