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Within Accelerator, the Better For You portfolio includes KIND®, RXBAR®, Nutri-Grain®, Special K Bars®, and Pure Organic® and within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo, Rice Krispies Treats and Pop Tarts. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.\nWe’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in Mars Snacking and positively impact society along the way. If you’re looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place.\nWhat you’ll do\nReporting to the Accelerator DT Manufacturing, Make, R&D and QFS Domain Sr. Manager, this role is part of the Digital Technologies organization supporting Accelerator, including KIND, Tru Fru, Nature's Bakery, and the newly acquired Kellanova brands. The role is responsible for shaping and governing technology solutions across the TLT portfolio, including Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, and R&D/QFS, while defining technology roadmaps, evaluating solution options, establishing architecture standards, and identifying opportunities to leverage AI, Digital Twins, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies that support Accelerator's long-term digital strategy.\nAs Accelerator continues to evolve, this role will provide architecture leadership across multiple business priorities, serving as a trusted advisor who bridges business and technology to shape future-state capabilities, guide investment decisions, and drive scalable, integrated solutions across the enterprise. Working closely with business stakeholders, product teams, Enterprise Architecture, and delivery partners, this individual will combine architecture expertise with strong business analysis skills to assess opportunities, translate business requirements into solution recommendations, support vendor evaluations and RFPs, shape initiatives from concept through delivery, and provide hands-on problem solving across the TLT portfolio. The role balances strategic planning with day-to-day execution, helping ensure solutions are practical, standardized, and scalable while fostering innovation, reducing technical debt, and preventing one-off solutions that limit future growth.\nJob Responsibilities\nArchitecture Strategy & Roadmap Development\nPartner with TLT Domain Leads to understand business priorities and translate them into technology roadmaps. \nDefine future-state architecture strategies that support Accelerator's long-term business objectives. \nIdentify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, Digital Twins, analytics, and emerging technologies to create business value. \nSupport business case development and technology investment decisions. \nSolution Assessment & Early Project Shaping\nLead solution assessments for new business initiatives and technology opportunities. \nEvaluate technology options, platforms, and vendor capabilities against business requirements and architecture standards. \nSupport RFPs, vendor selections, proof-of-concepts, and technology due diligence activities. \nProvide architecture guidance during project intake, discovery, and design phases. \nArchitecture Governance & Standards\nEstablish and maintain architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures across the TLT portfolio. \nEnsure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, data, and integration standards. \nReview solution designs and help prevent siloed or plant-specific implementations that do not scale across Accelerator. \nDrive reuse, standardization, and simplification across business capabilities and technology platforms. \nCross-Functional Delivery Support\nWork closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Delivery Teams, and Solution Architects to ensure successful execution of initiatives. \nProvide architecture leadership across Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D and digital transformation programs. \nSupport integration strategies across ERP, Planning, Manufacturing, Data & Analytics, AI, and operational technology ecosystems. \nBalance strategic architecture direction with practical hands-on support when required. \nInnovation & Emerging Technology\nDrive adoption of AI-enabled capabilities including Microsoft Copilot, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation. \nAssess and guide opportunities related to Digital Twins, smart manufacturing, connected operations, and data-driven decision-making. \nCollaborate with enterprise architecture and innovation teams to evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends. \nQualifications\nMust-Have Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field. \n8+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, or related technology consulting roles. \nExperience supporting supply chain, planning, manufacturing, quality or operational business domains. \nProven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions and roadmaps. \nExperience facilitating business and technical workshops with senior stakeholders. \nStrong knowledge of systems integration, cloud platforms, data architecture, and enterprise applications. \nExperience evaluating technology solutions, supporting vendor selections, and contributing to RFP processes. \nAbility to operate as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on contributor. \nStrong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. \nNice-to-Have Qualifications\nExperience supporting Manufacturing technologies including SAP PP, MES, OT/IT integration, or Industry 4.0 initiatives. \nExperience supporting Planning capabilities such as Demand Planning, Supply Planning, IBP, APO, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, or equivalent platforms. \nKnowledge of Digital Twin technologies and connected operations architectures. \nExperience with Microsoft Copilot, GenAI, automation, or AI-enabled business solutions. \nExperience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain industries. \nFamiliarity with SAP S/4HANA, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and modern integration platforms. \nTOGAF, Azure, SAP, or related architecture certifications. 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