Early Talent Program Manager

Job Description:

The Early Talent Program Manager will bring the Global Early Talent Strategy to life in the region through partnering the business to develop and deploy signature Early Talent programs such as the Mars Leadership Experience, Mars Supply Chain/Engineering Leadership Experience or Mars Finance Leadership Experience across the region. The Early Talent Program Manager will manage all end to end program elements in line with regional strategy to strengthen our talent pipeline, develop critical capabilities and enable diverse talent to thrive.
 

• Demonstrated track record in developing talent pipelines, preferably across multiple geographies
• Has led talent management processes in service of building organisational health (e.g. talent planning, succession management)
• Has exposure to the strategic development and deployment of talent programs to meet business talent objectives.
• Strong written, oral and listening communication skills in English. One of the following languages would be a preference but not mandatory – Arabic, Hindi.  
• Ability to influence and drive change with senior leaders using data and insights.
• Experience working in a matrix organisation – organizational savvy.
• Able to translate external and internal insights into breakthrough strategies.
• Minimum qualification: University degree or equivalent, preferably in HR, Business

• Collaborate with business leaders and managers to ensure that Early Talent is a top priority of the business as part of their overall workforce & talent planning strategies.
• Partner with business on developing annual and 3 year strategic demand plans that are linked to people/talent priorities and critical future capabilities, including ensuring appropriate funding and headcount in place.
• Lead deployment of One Mars cross segment Early Talent programs to build and grow our early talent pipeline over time - accountable for execution of a standardized regional program framework.
• Act as a coach to Line Manager, mentors and other program stakeholders to ensure all program elements and people processes are delivered in a quality way.
• Accountable for a robust onboarding experience of program participants and line managers, setting clear expectations and a positive first associate impression of Mars.
• Listen and respond to data, external trends and internal stakeholder insights to continuously improve (and in some cases transform) program design and ensure it is fit for purpose and maximises development & retention of top talent.
• Share insights with Early Talent Specialist and the Employer Reputation & Recruitment Marketing team to ensure we are attracting high potential candidate profiles for our ET programs in line with program ambition. 
• Work closely with ARGs and diversity champions to ensure we create the right environment for all talent at Mars to thrive.
• Be guardian of program promise – including but not limited to ensuring our program participants are supported by great line managers and our business units identify quality placements that provide appropriate development experiences.
• Leading projects within the region that drive improved outcomes around ET program effectiveness, efficiency or quality to maximise the benefit and value to Mars, ET participants and TA.

• Work with over 140,000 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 company bonus.

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. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.