Change Management Lead (Strategic Initiatives)– Slough/Hybrid

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Diverse Associates to act daily towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Job description:

The Senior Manager for Change Management plays a key role in establishing standards and guidance for successful change and is responsible for deploying the Strategic Initiatives Office change approach. Focuses on the people side of change, which can include changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organisation structures. Applies the Prosci® change management process and tools to create and implement change management strategies and plans that maximise adoption, whilst minimizing resistance.

What are we looking for?

• Proven change management background and experience in delivering change for large scale transformations from design to handover to BAU
• Strategic thinking and design as well as experience in developing and delivering engaging communications and training programmes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in leading and managing teams and projects

What will be your key responsibilities?

• You’ll design and lead the change strategy and plan for the Strategic Initiatives Office, establishing standards and guidance for successful change and taking overall responsibility for deploying the Strategic Initiatives Office change approach,
• You will be supporting the SIO Lead by managing the performance and results of the Strategic Initiatives Office
• You’ll be responsible for owning and maintaining Strategic Initiatives Office change methodology, tools and reporting, ensuring ongoing alignment with the Change CoE and the MGS Strategic Portfolio Office
• You’ll lead and manage change initiatives using Mars Prosci methodology from design planning, communication, training and stakeholder management
• You’ll be responsible for providing clarity and awareness of the Strategic Initiatives Office offering across key business stakeholders and wider change network
• You’ll provide dedicated change support across strategic initiatives, takes a proactive approach to identifying, assessing and mitigating potential risks that may arise

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.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.