VP, Marketing Operations, Mars Wrigley - McLean, VA, United States - Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates

Description

The VP Marketing Operations exists to reestablish a unified, cross-segment Marketing leadership team and marketing community, ensuring transversal strategic initiatives are embedded to increase the capability and effectiveness of Marketing across Mars.

This leader will also ensure Mars' credibility as an organization renowned for developing world class Marketers and our approaches to Marketing is celebrated by influential industry organizations.

Global Marketing Leadership Council Meetings:
Organize and manage the planning and execution of global marketing leadership council meetings.

Work closely with the GCMO and global marketing leaders to set agendas, prioritize initiatives, and ensure alignment across the organization.

Coordinate follow-ups and track progress on action items, ensuring timely completion and reporting including calendar management and logistics.
Work closely with the Capabilities Lead to ensure alignment of marketing capabilities and resources across the organization.
Collaborate on the development of marketing community and implementation of marketing capability-building initiatives.
Support the identification and execution of opportunities to enhance marketing capabilities across the organization.
Support the MMLC in driving strategic initiatives, including the development and execution of chosen global cross segment marketing strategies
Marketing Community
Develop forum for all segment (and division) Marketing leaders to adequately represent their segment needs while ensuring universal needs are prioritized within the MMLC agenda
Establish cross-segment Marketing community through communication and best practice sharing forums, in-person events and recognition programs


External Relationship Management:
Supports Corporate Marketing teams to deliver their objectives through clear governance, process management and resource mitigation
Establishes and manages internal collaboration networks to foster sharing of best practices across Mars
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field; Marketing Industry Certifications

7+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field, with a strong track record of success in managing complex projects and initiatives.

~ Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
~ Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
~ Experience in coordinating and managing high-level meetings and events.
~ Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

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.