Mars is a global manufacturer operating across food and beverage, pet care, nutrition, and healthcare. Its portfolio includes well-known confectionery and snack brands such as M&M'S, Snickers, and Skittles, alongside products and services supporting pet health and nutrition. With operations spanning manufacturing and consumer-focused businesses, Mars hires across a broad range of roles connected to its brands, products, and global operations. The company also highlights sustainability, responsible sourcing, inclusion, and efforts to improve outcomes for people, pets, and the planet.
VP of Enterprise Technology, Finance, Legal and Risk – Mars, Chicago Hybrid
Lead Mars’ global technology strategy for Finance, Legal, and Risk, overseeing enterprise platforms, digital transformation, AI-enabled delivery, governance, and strategic vendor ecosystems.
United States
Illinois$284,000 – $390,500 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredFinancial Planning and AnalysisDescription
- Own the strategy, design, delivery, and evolution of enterprise technology capabilities across Corporate Finance, FinTech, MGS Finance, Legal, and Risk.
- Partner with senior leaders across Corporate Finance, FinTech, Legal, and Risk on technology priorities.
- Connect segment, division, and regional initiatives with Mars’ enterprise technology strategy and digital agenda.
- Scale a product-led operating model with clear ownership of end-to-end platforms.
- Direct the development and rollout of enterprise platforms.
- Advance Agile, DevOps, and AI-enabled delivery practices.
- Coordinate value creation across Legal, Risk, Finance, Enterprise Technology, CTO, AI, GDO, and segment teams.
- Prioritize and sequence initiatives to increase enterprise impact and reduce duplication.
- Lead enterprise transformation and deployment programs, including the Kellanova integration.
- Guide organizational change, adoption, and communications programs.
- Serve as the escalation leader for global deployments and maintain focus on business outcomes.
- Develop trusted relationships with senior executives and strengthen collaboration across federated technology teams.
- Manage delivery teams responsible for Finance, Legal, and Risk platforms and services.
- Maintain secure, scalable, reliable operations with disciplined SLA and incident management.
- Govern data integrity, privacy, compliance, and enterprise architecture.
- Manage strategic technology partners and vendor governance.
- Lead value-based contracting, supplier performance management, and ecosystem sustainability.
- Assess emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and relevant market developments.
- Encourage experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology.
- At least 15 years of experience leading enterprise-scale technology organizations in complex global environments.
- Strong business understanding of Finance, Legal, and Enterprise and Operational Risk Management processes.
- Demonstrated experience across Finance, Legal, and Risk technology ecosystems and enterprise platforms, including CFIN, OneStream, Anaplan, BlackLine, VIN, HighRadius, Archer, Fusion, Enablon, Symphony, Ironclad, and Persuit.
- Proven success in product management, Agile transformation, and DevOps adoption.
- Experience directing large-scale digital transformation and organizational change programs.
- Deep knowledge of AI, analytics, and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience managing strategic vendors and global technology ecosystems.
- Master’s degree, MBA, or equivalent preferred.
Benefits
- Eligibility for a company bonus.
- Medical and dental coverage.
- Participation in a 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off.
- Learning and development support from the start.
- Access to Mars University.
- Industry-competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with diverse and talented Associates.
- Work within a purpose-driven company.