Job Description Job Summary We are seeking an influential and experienced senior director to oversee, deliver and evolve the Mars enterprise curriculum for leaders and senior leaders and our new global Leader Expectations for leaders and managers at all levels. This pivotal position is central to Mars' strategic ambition to Accelerate our Leadership and Culture Advantage by cultivating a world-class leadership population and pipeline that will contribute to our future business ambitions. This is supported by an overarching agenda on development excellence, building capabilities that amplify great leadership at Mars through an end-to-end portfolio of global programs which are rooted in Mars' Purpose, Five Principles and Associate Concept. (Learn more about Mars' culture here.) This role will be responsible for the global development of leaders across the enterprise, working in partnership with Segment talent leads, functional learning teams and other CoEs to deliver a cohesive, integrated curriculum that accelerates world class leadership at Mars. This role will work in close partnership with peers in the Leader Development CoE to ensure coherence and quality across our shared portfolio and its renewed focus on developing Associates with purpose-driven, people-focused, principles-based leadership practices that have endured in Mars for decades. In addition to programmatic solutions, this role will be responsible for activating new Leader Expectations and defining the supporting behaviours and competencies for all managers and leaders across Mars. Collaborative partnership with the People our future of work organisational capability priorities and Segment strategic priorities. This role will be critical to further integrating Mars' culture agenda and global Talent Management priorities with Leader Development initiatives. Key responsibilities Enterprise curriculum: own, evolve and measure the impact of our flagship leader development programs, Leading People at Mars and Leading Businesses at Mars, and any future global development designed for the leadership population. This will include a new pilot development programme for senior leaders and a multi-model development experience for senior enterprise leaders on an accelerated development path to the most senior roles in the organization. Facilitate work with other CoEs whose development offerings support the Accelerate Leadership and Culture Advantage priority from the Mars Enterprise Strategy. This includes close work with Global Inclusion and Diversity and Health and Wellbeing teams to construct more coherent, cohesive development pathways for leaders, aligned to our leader development architecture and new Leader Expectations. Bring together shared standards and design principles across all programs (whether owned by the Leader Development CoE or other teams) so they feel like one coherent development journey for leaders at different levels of their career to simplify learning journeys. Partner with Segment talent leads, functional learning teams and Mars University learning partners to link leader development requirements that are requested by business areas (Segments, regions, markets and functions) so that there is a more modular approach to all leader development, reducing cost, time and duplication of effort. Leader Expectations: Mars is taking a strategic approach to the next chapter of our distinctive leadership culture. Working with a broad group of senior leaders and P able to set direction for and develop a small team who are direct reports, as well as indirect reports working on specific projects. Proficiency in designing and activating a capability framework, alignment to the broader skills agenda to support strategic workforce goals on business critical manager and leader capabilities relevant for today and the future. Strong commercial acumen and focus on business specific outcomes. Clear ability to analyse people data and translate it into actionable strategies to develop leadership capabilities. Proven ability to build and manage relationships with external partners. Key Competencies Strategic and Systems Thinking: Ability to translate a long-term vision into a compelling and operational strategy that delivers tangible business benefits. Executive-Level Advisory: Credibility, gravitas, and influencing skills to act as a trusted partner to the most senior leaders in the organization. Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical skills with the ability to use talent analytics to inform strategy and measure impact. Stakeholder Management and Influence: Exceptional ability to build trusted partnerships and influence outcomes with senior business and P
Global Head of Enterprise Leadership Development Programs and LeaderExpectations employer: Mars
Mars in Melton Mowbray is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With competitive salaries, private healthcare, and ample opportunities for career advancement, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles while working with state-of-the-art technology in the FMCG sector.
