Run the end-to-end DT governance and delivery cadence, including DT Leadership Team meetings, SteerCos, OPBs, MLTs, and other formal forums
Own DT-wide program management, tracking and reporting of all reinvention initiatives, milestones, interdependencies, risks, and outcomes
Establish and maintain consistent progress, benefits, and KPI reporting
Lead a community of PMOs across the business to orchestrate and align all Segments and initiative-level opportunities into a coherent, integrated delivery model
Line manage some direct reports (TBC)
Ensure disciplined execution of agreed portfolio priorities, including tracking of top strategic initiatives and follow-through on leadership decisions
Ensure all major DT initiatives are underpinned by clear problem statements, business ownership, and measurable value outcomes aligned to Mars priorities
Provide insights, progress updates, and recommendations on program priorities to senior leaders

10+ years of experience leading strategic programs or large-scale transformation programs within global, federated organizations
Experience with agile methodologies, strategic planning frameworks, and enterprise PMO practices
Proven experience operating in complex Mars-like environments, with multiple segments, shared services, and matrixed decision-making
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority in a matrixed organization
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
Demonstrated financial discipline, with hands-on experience managing DT spend, tracking actuals vs. plan, and supporting value realization
Experience in people leadership and line management
Ability to operate with senior DT, Finance, P&O, Commercial and Segment leaders, translating complexity into clear governance, insights, and decisions
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, Technology, or related field; MBA preferred

Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, Digital Technologies

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