Sr Manager, Strategic Initiatives
- Pay
- $119,040 – $163,680 per year
- Location
- Chicago, IL · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 21 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- portfolio management
- performance management
- change management
- stakeholder management
Also useful
- governance
Stated benefits & perks
- 401k
- Medical
- Dental
About the role
The Sr Manager, Strategic Initiatives supports Commercial leaders by aligning Commercial outcomes and targets with business, category, and regional strategies. This role is responsible for portfolio management, performance management, continuous improvement initiatives, and governance activities that support Commercial decision-making and execution.
Required
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of experience in strategic development, performance management, business analysis, or related roles.
- Experience supporting strategy development and execution.
- Experience managing project portfolios, performance management, or governance activities.
- Strong leadership presence and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with change management.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Preferred
- Experience supporting regional or cross-functional initiatives.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Align Commercial outcomes and targets with business, category, and regional strategies to support Commercial leaders in decision-making.
- Manage and monitor enterprise category and regional project portfolios, ensuring alignment to transformational and business-as-usual objectives while facilitating prioritization and trade-off discussions.
- Act as capability owner for the performance drumbeat across One Commercial, including forums such as Commodity Council and Category Strategy Execution.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives on the Commercial performance capability roadmap.
- Monitor and escalate risks through appropriate forums.
- Drive performance versus plan reviews across all pillars of value for categories and regions through performance forums.
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.
- A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
Pay and benefits
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 119,040.00 - USD 163,680.00
From Mars's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Sr Manager, Strategic Initiatives posting at Mars states compensation of $119,040 – $163,680 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Mars's official career site.
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This Sr Manager, Strategic Initiatives position at Mars is located in Chicago, IL (On-site). Always check Mars's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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