The purpose of this role is to build, accelerate and deliver a robust innovation pipeline for North America, driving focus in our demand community on innovation, leading key strategic projects from start to finish. This role is the single point of contact for Innovation in the North American business.  

What are we looking for?

• 10+ years’ experience in delivering projects in an international FMCG business, with experience in Marketing and innovation. 
• Demonstrated history in building consumer relevant concepts 
• Proven track record of building collaborative, x-functional business relationships, and delivery of innovation to market
• Program and project management
• University level Degree in a technical field and or Marketing or business or equivalent work experiences

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Leadership of strategic projects from start to finish 
• Ownership of the NA Ready-to-Heat Innovation Masterplan from ideation to execution.
• Connection with key internal partners (Global Marketing, R&D and Supply)
• Building and leveraging External network to unlock innovation opportunities including design partners, suppliers and manufacturers

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.