Communications and Engagement Manager

**This position can be based in any of Mars sites in Mexico, Brazil or Argentina.**

We are building a new culture of learning at Mars that offers all learners a great experience.

This role will enable the Learning Communication Strategy, through the creation of powerful learning communication materials and communication plan implementation globally, regionally, and across different languages and functions to create better awareness of

Mars U development opportunities.

Additionally, this role will engage with learners globally and regionally to gain insights into learner preferences to support the continuous improvement of the learner experience and provide input for future product development.

**What are we looking for?**
- Must be fluent in English and Portuguese/ Spanish
- Bachelor's degree (or the equivalent of education) preferability in Communications, Corporate Affairs or Marketing that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Experience in Corporate Affairs and / or Internal Communications roles.
- Excellence in verbal, written and visual communications.
- Proven ability in development, testing and implementing of powerful communication and engagement materials.
- Strong customer orientation and collaboration skills.
- Skilled in establishing priorities, organizing work and multitasking.
- Capable of working independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environent and to adapt and respond effectively to changing demand.
- Experienced in leveraging technology to drive excellence in communications, and learner engagement (Campaign Monitor, PPT, etc.)

**What will be your key responsibilities?**

**Communications development and activation**
- Develop stakeholder and learner communication materials as per annual communication plan.
- Contextualize and organize translation to relevant languages for planned learner communications.
- Partner with project team for new priority program development to manage communication plan and communications material creation (in partnership with the vendor where relevant).
- Activate learner-facing communications across all functional areas and across regions / languages in line with streamlined annual communication plan
- Create relationships in assigned region with local functional leads, senior leaders, P&O and CA to leverage existing forums to market Mars U development opportunities and embed the culture of learning into everything we do.
- Manage ongoing contribution to existing social communications channels (Teams, Yammer, etc.) to create better Mars U and learning portfolio awareness.

**Learner Engagement**
- Collaborate with regional stakeholders and cross-functional teams on learner communities and engagement initiatives.
- Organize and deliver Associate listening sessions to inform continuous improvement process for existing products and overall Mars U experience, as well as provide input to future product development.
- Activate learning communities within assigned region to gain insights into learner preferences, create opportunities to test new ideas/concepts and serve as change agents for the shift we will drive in the culture of learning at Mars.

**What can you expect from Mars?**
- Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.

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