Job Description:
Sr. Director, Strategy, Planning & Capabilities - Data, Analytics & Digital Technologies
Are you a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution? Mars Snacking North America is seeking a Sr. Director, Strategy, Planning & Capabilities to lead our digital transformation. In this critical role, you will shape and activate the regional digital and data strategy, serving as the connective tissue between our global platforms and market-specific execution. You will be responsible for translating enterprise-wide strategy into high-impact initiatives across AI, data, and digital technologies, accelerating business value and embedding innovation into our core operations.
This is a unique opportunity to combine top-tier strategic rigor with deep executional ownership. Reporting directly to the SVP / Chief Digital & Information Officer for North America, you will be a pivotal member of the leadership team, driving the end-to-end planning, prioritization, and capability-building agenda. If you are passionate about using data and AI to unlock competitive advantages and are ready to make a tangible impact on an iconic portfolio of brands, we want to hear from you.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor's degree required (MBA or advanced degree preferred), coupled with 15+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, or digital/data leadership roles; prior experience at a top-tier consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain) is strongly preferred.
- A proven track record of defining and executing digital, data, and AI strategies at scale within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Deep understanding of the data, analytics, AI/ML, and digital technology ecosystems.
- Strong business acumen, preferably within CPG, retail, or adjacent industries.
- Strategic, hypothesis-driven problem solver with the ability to bridge strategy with hands-on execution.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, influence, and executive-level storytelling capabilities.
- Financial acumen with experience building and defending investment cases.
- Nice-to-have: Experience in AI/ML deployment and scaling, familiarity with modern data platforms (cloud, data lakes), and exposure to ecommerce or retail media.
What will be your key responsibilities?- Define and continuously evolve the North America DT, Data & Analytics strategy to align with global priorities and regional business goals.
- Lead the regional AI agenda, from identifying and prioritizing high-value use cases to scaling them across the business.
- Act as the central integrator across Data, Analytics, Technology, and business teams to ensure seamless, end-to-end support for priorities.
- Implement robust governance for the DT portfolio, lead strategic planning cycles, and manage investment business cases.
- Build and scale critical capabilities across Data, Analytics, AI, and Digital Technologies, while defining the North America operating model.
- Serve as the primary liaison with global teams to align on platforms and roadmaps, influencing the global agenda with regional insights.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, translating complex data and AI topics into clear business narratives to drive alignment.
- Drive adoption and data/AI literacy across the region through targeted internal communications, change management, and executive engagement.
What can you expect from Mars?- Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class 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.
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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 experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details 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 252,000.00 - USD 346,500.00
