IMO Tech Data & Analytics Change Experience Lead
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
Overview
TheIMO Digital & DataOrganizational Effectiveness Lead exists to strengthen organizational alignment leadership coordination and team effectiveness across the Mars Snacking Integration Management Office (IMO)IMO Digital & Dataorganization supporting the integration of Mars andKellanova.
As part of one of the largest and most complex business transformations in Mars Snacking history this role helps create structure connectivity and consistency across teams leadership forums and ways of working to support integrated execution at scale. Operating within a fast-paced and highly matrixed environment the role enables cross-functional coordination communications flow leadership rhythms and organizational visibility to help teams remain aligned informed and positioned to execute effectively.
What are we looking for
TheIMO Digital & DataOrganizational Effectiveness Lead is a highly organized proactive and collaborative professional who thrives in fast-paced transformation environments and enjoys bringing structure clarity and connectivity across complex organizations.
This role requires strong coordination communication stakeholder management and leadership enablement capabilities with the ability to work across multiple teams priorities and senior stakeholders simultaneously. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating ambiguity improving team effectiveness supporting leadership forums and helping create operational consistency across a highly matrixed global organization.
The successful candidate will act as a connective layer across the broaderIMO Digital & Dataecosystem helping improve collaboration visibility engagement and organizational cohesion while supporting leaders in driving integrated execution across the Mars andKellanovaintegration journey.
Key Responsibilities
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What will be your key responsibilities
Coordinate leadership meetings governance forums All Hands sessions High Performance Collaboration (HPC) workshops development planning discussions and strategic team events including agendas materials logistics action tracking and follow-up to help drive alignment and execution across the organization
SupportIMO Digital & Dataleadership with prioritization support executive readiness meeting preparation presentations talking points communications and day-to-day coordination activities
Track and follow up on key organizational actions decisions dependencies risks and stakeholder requests across leadership forums and cross-functional teams
Maintain visibility acrossIMO Digital & Datapriorities milestones organizational activities stakeholder engagements and leadership deliverables to help ensure teams remain aligned informed and connected
Reinforce consistent and efficient ways of working across the organization including governance cadences meeting structures collaboration channels documentation management onboarding experiences and communication practices
Leverage Microsoft Suite tools including Teams SharePoint PowerPoint Outlook Planner Loop Forms and Copilot to improve organizational coordination communication flow collaboration visibility and team effectiveness
Identify opportunities to simplify and modernize team operations through automation AI-enabled capabilities improved templates streamlined communications digital collaboration tools and more intuitive team experiences
Partner closely with PMO Change Experience Communications and leadership teams to coordinate organizational updates engagement activities executive forums and cross-functional initiatives across the broaderIMO Digital & Dataecosystem
Prepare concise leadership summaries dashboards executive updates presentations and reporting materials to support visibility alignment and leadership decision-making
Support onboarding and integration activities for new associates contractors and partners joining theIMO Digital & Dataorganization helping accelerate connectivity engagement and organizational understanding
Help coordinate team development planning activities learning moments recognition efforts and engagement initiatives that support team growth collaboration and long-term organizational effectiveness
Support and reinforce a positive connected and high-performing team culture by helping facilitate engagement activities collaboration rituals health and wellness moments and team connection opportunities across the organization
Help identify coordination gaps communication breakdowns organizational risks and areas requiring leadership attention escalating concerns proactively with clear context and recommendations
Support planning and execution of organizational communications leadership workshops integration-focused events and team experiences that strengthen collaboration and connectivity across the Mars andKellanovaorganizations
Serve as a trusted coordination and enablement partner toIMO Digital & Dataleadership helping improve organizational effectiveness leadership alignment execution consistency and overall team experience across the transformation
Context and Scope
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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.
Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.
Education & Professional Requirements
Bachelors degree preferred in Business Communications Human Resources Organizational Leadership or related field
Experience supporting leaders teams or cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational communication and coordination skills with attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across different teams and stakeholders
Experience coordinating meetings workshops onboarding activities communications or team engagement activities
Strong written and verbal communication skills including preparation of presentations meeting materials and summaries
Proficiency with Microsoft tools including Teams Outlook PowerPoint SharePoint Planner Loop and Copilot
Interest in using AI-enabled tools and digital capabilities to improve collaboration and team effectiveness
Positive collaborative and proactive mindset with strong professionalism and discretion
Experience supporting team culture engagement activities or organizational initiatives preferred
This is a program role as part of the Mars Snacking integration program with a planned end date in Dec 2028.
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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 153600.00 - USD 211200.00About Company
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