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Strategic Transformation Program Manager

Mars


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 108160 - 148720
Posted: 12 September 2026 (4 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

The Strategic Transformation Program Manager will play a key role in driving visibility governance and execution across the MSNA transformation portfolio. This role is responsible for maintaining a comprehensive view of transformation initiatives integration programs and strategic projects spanning both Mars and Legacy Kellanova organizations. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leaders functional transformation teams and integration stakeholders to ensure projects are aligned with strategic priorities effectively resourced and delivering intended business outcomes.

This is a temporary assignment through December 2027.

Key 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 escalate 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.

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.

What to 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 108160.00 - USD 148720.00


Required Experience:

IC


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