Senior Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Value Creation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Lead initiatives for product and portfolio renovation that align with Hershey’s enterprise strategy and long-term value objectives.

• Convert strategic priorities into actionable initiatives, comprehensive roadmaps, and execution strategies.

• Organize initiatives to achieve quantifiable financial and operational results.

• Spearhead Design to Value sprint initiatives and capability development.

• Conduct consumer and commercial analysis to identify pain points and prioritize solutions.

• Facilitate cross-functional workshops with executive leadership.

• Foster collaboration between Strategy, Marketing, R&D, and Commercial teams.

• Shape outcomes without direct authority by aligning stakeholders with enterprise values and priorities.

• Prepare decision-ready presentations for executive leaders, distilling complex trade-offs and recommendations.

• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, and Strategy teams to measure consumer and business value creation.

• Identify potential risks to value delivery and initiate corrective actions.

• Oversee governance and reporting activities, including scorecards and Steering Committee documentation.

• Act as a practitioner and mentor for the Design to Value methodology, tools, and operational practices.

• Assist with training, enablement, and change management initiatives.

• Gather insights to continuously enhance Hershey’s capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in commercial, marketing, or strategy roles within consumer packaged goods (CPG) or consulting is preferred.

• Proven experience with value cases and initiatives that have resulted in significant financial, productivity, or capability improvements.

• Proven track record of leading initiatives characterized by high ambiguity and shifting priorities, necessitating structured problem-solving approaches.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to translate strategic concepts into actionable execution plans.

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and manage relationships with senior cross-functional stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Engineering.

• A Master’s in Business Administration is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Wellness programs promoting physical and mental health.

• Opportunities for annual incentives.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Paid time off.

• Company holidays.

• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.

• Career development programs.

• Opportunities for learning and growth.

• Internal mobility options.