Portfolio Capability Lead

You will help translate Mars Global Services (MGS) strategy into actionable objectives, ensuring the portfolio aligns with strategic goals. You will lead the development of best practices, frameworks, and tools to enhance Portfolio, Program & Project (PPM) capabilities and processes, driving exceptional value and effective change delivery. This role involves leading a team to support the strategic development and continuous improvement of MGS' Portfolio, Program & Project management.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in building and managing a Centre of Excellence focused on Portfolio, Program & Project (PPM) best practices and third-party project management (3PM) tooling, ideally in a Global Business Services (GBS) environment.
• Expertise in delivering both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, supporting professionals across both frameworks.
• Ability to prioritize and align key capabilities with business needs and market trends, ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset with a focus on optimizing portfolio performance and reducing risk.
• In-depth knowledge of governance, reporting, and portfolio management frameworks, including experience with ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM).
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior and executive teams, communicate effectively, and lead teams to achieve high performance.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Define and drive the strategy to build and mature Portfolio, Program & Project (PPM) capabilities for Mars Global Services (MGS), expanding beyond MGS over time.
• Support PPM professionals by defining career paths, skills strategies, and certification pathways.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance PPM skills and promote knowledge sharing across the business.
• Provide assurance to senior leaders through regular assessments and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of PPM practices.
• Lead a team to implement frameworks, methodologies, and tools that empower associates to deliver change effectively.
• Establish a Community of Practice to foster collaboration, innovation, and a strong network of PPM professionals across the organization.

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.
• Access Rover, Mars UK’s new hub for Rewards, Offers, Vouchers, and Recognition, featuring cashback, exclusive deals, shopping discounts, and a recognition wall to celebrate colleagues' achievements.

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.