Manager, Strategic Growth

Job Description:

As the steward of the Mars Growth Model, you'll drive what’s next—turning data into strategic business imperatives and embedding AI-powered tools that amplify impact. Blending deep business acumen with hands-on coding and large language‑model expertise, you’ll shape how our analytics tools not only perform—but anticipate, adapt, and scale.

You’re architecting the future of growth intelligence at Mars—blending strategic analytics, AI-driven tools, and multi-market alignment to drive commercial effectiveness with unprecedented clarity and agility.

You’re not just optimizing analytics—you’re redefining the strategic toolkit for Mars. By blending LLM-enhanced insight delivery with deep business strategy, you’ll elevate growth execution from reactive analysis to proactive, intelligent decision-making.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Strategic Analytics Meets AI Innovation – Drive full-lifecycle embedment of the Growth Model, anchored by robust analytics and enhanced through intelligent AI—transforming strategic insights into models with real-time foresight and adaptability.

• LLM-Enhanced Data & Insights Infrastructure – Design and integrate systems leveraging large language models (LLMs) to generate dynamic scorecards, automate narrative reporting, and synthesize multi-market insights to keep outputs accurate and grounded.

• AI-First Tool Development & Deployment – Build, fine-tune, and deploy AI-powered modules—such as generative forecasting tools or narrative dashboards.

• Cross-Functional Leadership Across Business and Tech – Facilitate strategic dialogue with stakeholders—from analysts to C-suite—translating outputs into business-ready dashboards, narratives, and decisions. Partner with Mars internal AI governance and development team to understand what is possible within corporate governance and frameworks.

• Automated Storytelling & Insight Delivery – Create AI-generated, context-sensitive commentary that accompanies Key Performance Indicator (KPI) visualization—turning numbers into narrative and ensuring insights are accessible and actionable across function and region.

• Digital Talent Development – Mentor team members in both data science and strategic insights—fostering skills in prompt optimization, model evaluation, stakeholder communication, et al.

• Vendor & Partner Management – Lead engagements with external providers or consultancies, ensuring alignment with Mars’ strategic vision, data governance standards, and model performance expectations.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s in Business, Data Science, or related field; MBA preferred.

• 7+ years in strategic analytics, Business Intelligence, or growth strategy, with demonstrable AI application—particularly involving LLMs or generative AI.

• Technical fluency in coding (Python, SQL, R) and LLM toolchains (prompting, model fine-tuning).

• Strong business strategy and insight translation skills—able to convert data and AI outputs into commercial advantage.

• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or retail experience.

• Hands-on experience with AI frameworks (e.g. OpenAI, Hugging Face), prompt engineering, or AI-enabled analytics pipelines.

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 a company bonus.

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