Global Strategy Manager

Mars • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Global In-house Consulting team was established to tackle difficult business challenges across the entire Mars Global Snacking business. We are looking for experienced management consultants to join our team at the manager level. Qualified individuals will play a critical role in solving project work to bring forward-thinking solutions to Mars Snacking. Ideal candidates will have previously worked in management consulting at a top-tier firm and demonstrated strong analytical and process skills. What are we looking for? Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business or related field is required. MBA/MS is strongly preferred. 5+ years experience in either global corporate strategy or strategy consulting at a top tier firm (with preference for CPG industry experience) Strong analytical skills, including the ability to break problems into logical sub-components, build a framework for analysis, collect and structure large amounts of data, and conduct thoughtful analyses to arrive at business recommendations Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize and clearly communicate complex findings through focus on critical issues and actionable opportunities Ability to quickly establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect, with peers, team members, and executives Track record of success in effectively owning and driving complex projects involving frequent interaction with senior executives Comfort in dealing with ambiguity Extensive experience in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel required Passion for consumer goods and our brands What will be your key responsibilities? The manager owns and manages a specific piece of a consulting project and is responsible for ensuring it's on track and all deliverables are met on time You need to identify key analyses that needs to be performed, build a plan for how tackle it, gather all relevant data from stakeholders, execute analyses and summarize your findings in easily digestible and compelling presentations You are responsible for all day-to-day activities related to your module and to flag any potential issues or roadblocks to project leadership for resolution You oversee the formulation of hypotheses for research and investigation, and for executing complicated analyses related to Mars, competitors, and the snacking industry You summarize your findings and conclusions in a presentation and present it to leadership and relevant Mars stakeholders What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 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. #LI-KR2 #LI-Onsite The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 134,400.00 - USD 184,800.00 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 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business or related field is required
• 5+ years experience in either global corporate strategy or strategy consulting at a top tier firm (with preference for CPG industry experience)
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to break problems into logical sub-components, build a framework for analysis, collect and structure large amounts of data, and conduct thoughtful analyses to arrive at business recommendations
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize and clearly communicate complex findings through focus on critical issues and actionable opportunities
• Ability to quickly establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect, with peers, team members, and executives
• Track record of success in effectively owning and driving complex projects involving frequent interaction with senior executives
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity
• Extensive experience in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel required
• Passion for consumer goods and our brands

Nice To Haves

• MBA/MS is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• The manager owns and manages a specific piece of a consulting project and is responsible for ensuring it's on track and all deliverables are met on time
• You need to identify key analyses that needs to be performed, build a plan for how tackle it, gather all relevant data from stakeholders, execute analyses and summarize your findings in easily digestible and compelling presentations
• You are responsible for all day-to-day activities related to your module and to flag any potential issues or roadblocks to project leadership for resolution
• You oversee the formulation of hypotheses for research and investigation, and for executing complicated analyses related to Mars, competitors, and the snacking industry
• You summarize your findings and conclusions in a presentation and present it to leadership and relevant Mars stakeholders

Benefits

• Work with over 130,000 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.
• The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees