JobDescription:
AtMars Petcare, we’re reimagining what it means to share life with apet—anywhere in the world. Over the past decade, we’ve created anentirely new business and doubled its size. Today, our products andservices address more than 70% of pet owners’ needs. But ourpurpose takes us further.
TheGrowth, Digital & Platforms (GDP Digital) team is a newlyformed unit within Petcare, responsible for building, launching,and scaling world-class digital products and data solutionsglobally. Our mission is to help our brands accelerate growth andcreate connected Petcare experiences that deliver on ourpurpose.
As DigitalPortfolio Director within the Strategy &Operations function, you’ll play a critical role inshaping and delivering our digital transformation and operatingmodel. You’ll lead the strategic management of a broad portfolio ofdigital initiatives—spanning digital products, platforms, and data& analytics—while driving operational excellence and governanceacross the digitalorganization
Whatwill be your keyresponsibilities?
* LeadPortfolio Strategy & Governance:
Defineand drive the digital portfolio strategy, ensuring initiativesalign with business priorities. Oversee governance processes,enabling effective decision-making, resource allocation, and agiledelivery.
* RunMonthly Business Reviews (MBRs):
Own and leadthe MBR process for digital, providing visibility into portfolioperformance, risks, and opportunities. Present actionable insightsto senior stakeholders acrossfunctions.
* DrivePortfolio Execution & Delivery:
Overseethe execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring they’re deliveredon time, within scope, and aligned to key outcomes. Actively managerisks and support teams indelivery.
* TrackKPIs & Drive Results:
Monitor and reporton portfolio health using meaningful KPIs. Identify trends, surfacerisks, and recommendimprovements.
* ChampionCross-Functional Collaboration:
Act as abridge between Digital teams and key business partners (e.g.,Finance, Legal, PMO). Ensure smooth coordination andalignment.
* LeadChange Management:
Develop and executecommunication and change strategies to support our operating modeland the rollout of new digital products and ways of working -ensuring engagement andadoption.
* FosterContinuous Improvement:
Embed a mindset oflearning and optimization across the portfolio. Streamlineprocesses, promote best practices, and ensure adaptability tobusinessneeds.
Whatare we lookingfor?
* 8+ yearsleading complex digital portfolios or transformationprograms
* Strong grasp ofboth strategic portfolio management and operationaldelivery
* Proven ability tomanage multiple workstreams andstakeholders
* Expertise inagile program and projectmanagement
* Clear, concisecommunicator with strong stakeholder managementskills
* Experienceinfluencing without authority and leading throughcollaboration
* Proactive,adaptable, andsolutions-oriented
Thisis an opportunity to make a tangible impact at the heart of ourdigital transformation journey—shaping the future of Petcare, atscale.
What can youexpect fromMars?
* Work withdiverse and talented Associates, all guided by the FivePrinciples.
* Join a purposedriven company, where we’re striving to build the world we wanttomorrow,today.
* Best-in-classlearning and development support from day one, including access toour in-house MarsUniversity.
* An industrycompetitive salary and benefits package, including companybonus.
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Marsis an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or anaccommodation during the application process because of adisability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased toprovide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as aresult of such a request.