PN Climate & Impact Program Lead (Europe)

PN Climate & Impact Program Lead

Segment: Mars Petcare (Pet Nutrition Europe)

Reporting Line: European Sustainability Lead

Location: Paddington or Slough, UK  (hybrid)

Salary: £,76,100 - £91,000 (depending on the experience), annual bonus, benefits, annual car allowance

Role Purpose

As the PMO Lead for Climate & Impact, you will be the strategic and operational leader of Mars Pet Nutrition Europe’s climate transition. Your mission is to ensure we meet our science-based carbon targets while transforming sustainability into a core business competency and a driver of regional growth. You will embed climate accountability and value creation across all business functions—from financial planning and S&OP+ to brand storytelling and customer collaboration—to drive a unified and commercially savvy climate strategy.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Climate Program Governance: Lead the Program Management Office (PMO) for Europe’s climate action plan. Govern and track the portfolio of sustainability initiatives across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, serving as the central hub for our regional climate agenda (primary focus decarbonisation, with water and biodiversity expected to follow).
• Performance & Financial Integration: Establish and manage robust tracking to monitor progress against carbon targets. Integrate carbon performance and risk into core business rhythms, including S&OP+ and long-term financial planning (AEP, IVCP).
• Business Case & ROI: Partner with functional teams to build compelling business cases for sustainability investments, considering ROI, marginal abatement costs and business resilience.
• Commercial & Brand Integration: Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to unlock value from our climate actions. Develop a program to upskill associates to support customer engagements with major European retailers and help translate complex sustainability data into credible, high-impact brand/portfolio stories that resonate with downstream partners.
• Stakeholder & Enterprise Alignment: Act as the primary liaison to Global and Central Mars Sustainability teams to align on priorities and scale best practices.
  

What are we looking for?

• Experience: Substantial experience leading a PMO or managing large-scale, cross-functional programs, preferably in an FMCG, manufacturing, or retail environment.
• Commercial Acumen: Proven experience working at the intersection of sustainability and commercial functions (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Category), with a track record of driving business-oriented sustainability goals.
• Climate Expertise: Strong technical understanding of carbon accounting (GHG Protocol, Scope 3), science-based targets (SBTi), and climate risk frameworks.
  

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.
• A strong focus on 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.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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