VP, Enterprise Technology – People & Organization, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

Are you ready to shape the digital future for over 140,000+ Associates worldwide? As the VP, Enterprise Technology – People & Organization (HR), Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, you will sit at the helm of Mars’ global digital transformation. You will define and execute the technology vision across our core People & Organization, Corporate Affairs, and Sustainability ecosystems, orchestrating cutting-edge product platforms, data solutions, and AI capabilities. In this high-visibility role, you will lead critical enterprise-wide milestones—including harmonizing federated systems and leading large-scale integrations like Kellanova—to build a frictionless, modern, and world-class Associate experience.

Operating at the strategic intersection of business ambition and technological innovation, you will champion a modern, product-centric operating model across a global, federated enterprise. You will serve as the trusted advisor to C-suite and functional leadership, empowering high-performing global teams, scaling Agile and DevOps practices, and harnessing next-generation technologies to deliver sustainable, value-driven business outcomes.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related technical field.

• 15+ years of technology leadership experience spearheading enterprise-scale digital and technology organizations within complex, global environments.

• Deep HR & corporate tech ecosystem expertise, with proven hands-on leadership across core enterprise platforms—Workday and ServiceNow are essential.

• Proven track record in digital transformation & M&A integration, including scaling product-led operating models, Agile/DevOps adoption, and harmonizing federated IT architectures.

• Visionary grasp of AI, analytics, and data-driven decision-making, with a passion for designing seamless, end-to-end Associate journeys (spanning talent, payroll, time & attendance, and corporate affairs).

• Exceptional executive presence and stakeholder management, with demonstrated success influencing across federated business units, global delivery centers, and senior leadership.

• Strong vendor and ecosystem governance, with extensive experience managing multi-million-dollar global vendor partnerships and strategic alliances.

• Nice-to-Have / Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent); prior experience navigating large matrixed consumer goods (CPG), pharma, or tech enterprise environments.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Enterprise Technology Leadership & Strategy: Lead the end-to-end strategy, architecture, delivery, and evolution of technology capabilities across P&O, Corporate Affairs, and Sustainability, aligning functional roadmaps with Mars’ enterprise digital agenda.

• Product & Platform Operating Model: Champion and scale a product-based operating model with full lifecycle ownership of key enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow) and custom applications, embedding Agile, DevOps, and AI-enabled delivery practices.

• Cross-Functional Value & Integration Orchestration: Drive high-impact value creation and technology convergence across enterprise domains, ensuring smooth heritage integrations (e.g., Kellanova) while balancing federated needs with global commonality.

• Digital Transformation & Change Leadership: Direct enterprise-scale transformation programs, championing robust organizational change management, adoption strategies, and executive escalations to ensure measurable business outcomes.

• Stakeholder & Ecosystem Partnership: Build trusted relationships with senior executives across P&O, Corporate Affairs, Mars Global Services (MGS), and segment technology organizations (CTIO, GDO, CDIO).

• Delivery & Operational Excellence: Oversee global technology delivery teams, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient 24/7 operations with rigorous SLA management, data privacy, and enterprise architecture compliance.

• Strategic Vendor & Partner Management: Direct strategic vendor relationships and commercial contracting, driving long-term ecosystem sustainability, cost efficiency, and performance accountability.

• Innovation & Future-Readiness: Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, AI advancements, and industry trends to foster a culture of experimentation and keep Mars at the forefront of workforce technology.

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.

• 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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