At Mars Petcare, we play in an incredible category – universal, emotional, and high value. Our objective is to transform the experience of pet ownership globally, and our starting point is unique: in the last decade, we have created and grown entirely new Mars Petcare business.The Global Petcare Strategy team is key to the transformation, and so is this role. The role will work on building the new Strategic Steering capability at the Petcare level – to create absolute clarity on strategic priorities, objectivise our performance and steer the business to make quality decisions with follow through.This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and a unique opportunity to make lasting organizational impact by helping Mars Petcare step-change its ability to translate strategy into action, becoming a strategic market leader shaping the future of pet care.The successful candidate will become part of our unique Mars culture, centered around the five Principles of Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.What are we looking for?Strong academic performance at university (or equivalent experience), including at least a II.I at undergraduate degree or comparable qualification.5-10 years' relevant experience in strategy consulting, consumer packaged goods (CPG), services industry or related fields across marketing, finance, project management, transformation, and strategy roles (a combination is preferred).Proven expertise in strategy and project management in multi-category, multi-market environments, including owning projects themselvesMulti-year experience with consumer goods businesses.Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaboratively interpret complex data and insights to drive informed decisions.Strong communication and influencing skillsProven ability to build strong relationships, including with senior stakeholdersWhat will be your key responsibilities?Shape the design of the Strategic Steering function at the Petcare level Design overall approach & framing: strategic rationale, vision & ambition, roadmap to get there, key approach elements, governance and ways of workingOwn and evolve communication materials to build buy-in and consensus amongst a broad range of stakeholders in the organisationDevelop common approach and methodology for Steering priorities across Divisions and FunctionsBuild and own one Petcare view on priorities and underlying programmesDesign how we will truly objectivise our performance against priorities to ensure we have forward-visibility on our trajectory and can course-correct if neededDefine and align KPIs to track at Segment levelDevelop and codify methodology guidance to divisions & functions on setting the right KPI frameworkDevelop and align value tracking approach with FinanceCoach and support Divisions and Functions on implementing common Steering framework within their Transformation officesBuild strong relationships with Transformation leaders in Divisions and FunctionsSupport Transformation leaders in embedding the common approach to scorecard structure, KPI and value tracking methodologyThought partner on selecting the right KPIs to provide meaningful transparency on performance to facilitate the right conversationsSet up process and coordinate quarterly Strategic Steering reviews with the Leadership team:Coordinate Scorecard refresh process with Divisional and Functional Transformation OfficesBased on updated views, recommend critical topics for discussion and deep-dive by the Leadership team, coordinate agendasPrepare overall materials for discussion, facilitate effective preparation process to ensure stakeholders are equipped to have the right conversationsPrepare post-meeting recaps of key decisions and actions, ensure follow-through Continuously improve methodology, process, tools and ways of workingEmbrace the spirit of agile iteration: own continuous, quarter on quarter improvement of the Scorecard and processDevelop scorecard digitisation roadmap: work with the rest of the organisation to implement progressive automation of data feedsBuild Steering community across Petcare, Divisions and Functions Bring together Steering community, facilitate learnings exchangeContinuously support Transformation Offices on best-in-class steering: become the centre of excellence for divisions and functionsWhat 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.