Job Description:

The Deployment manager is pivotal in deploying and integrating SRM digital products and operating model, ensuring new SRM capabilities fulfil key business requirements across markets.

“This role is a project-based transformation role and has a current expected end date of 3 years. As we move closer to the date, we will work with you to explore other opportunities for employment within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end.”

What are we looking for?Prior experience managing & implementing business transformationsSkilled in challenging and influencing organizational practices, with the ability to advocate for necessary changes to optimize business processesPositive leadership & communication skills, ability to build & maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholdersCoaching skills to support embedment of SRM mindset / practices / digital products across organizationRobust understanding of SRM levers (Pricing, Price-Pack Architecture, Product Assortment & Mix, Promotions, Trade terms) and practical experience translating SRM knowledge into impactful interventionsPrior experience leveraging digital products to inform SRM initiatives

What will be your key responsibilities?The Deployment manager role has the following critical areas of responsibility:

Orchestrate on-the-ground deployment of SRM capabilities

Develop and monitor the deployment plan of digital products, SRM operating model & upskilling program within operating entities, serving as the primary point of contact for market teams within area of responsibilityLiaise with market teams to capture local needs and business requirements regarding SRM assets (digital tools, upskilling material, codified process), and communicate feedback to global SRM teams (product owners, capability manager)Set up appropriate governance & routines to maintain effective line of communication with markets, regularly be present on the ground or in direct contact with market teams to provide effective support

Drive adoption and change management

Assist market teams with comprehensive adoption strategies and change management, ensuring thorough understanding and adoption of new SRM digital productsOrchestrate the roll-out of SRM upskilling programs at local levelDrive engagement around trainingFoster sharing of top quartile practices across markets

Monitor and report on deployment impact

Continuously monitor & evaluate the effectiveness of newly deployed SRM capabilities (digital products, upskilling modules, SRM processes)Provide ongoing support to market teams, helping to troubleshoot issues and refine routines & processes based on operational feedbackProactively identify & suggest opportunities to further improve maturity of SRM capabilities within market teams

What can you expect from Mars?Work with over 140,000 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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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.