Senior Manager, Design to Value

The Hershey Company

. Lead product and portfolio renovation programs aligned to Hershey’s enterprise strategy and long-term value priorities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading product and portfolio renovation programs, translating strategic priorities into actionable initiatives, and driving measurable financial outcomes. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams in a consumer packaged goods environment.

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Product Portfolio RenovationValue Case DevelopmentCross-Functional Stakeholder ManagementAnalytical Problem SolvingStrategic Execution

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisConsumer AnalysisDesign to Value MethodologyInitiative StructuringGovernance and Reporting

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityFacilitationCoachingCollaborationChange Management

Tools & Technologies

ScorecardsSteering Committee Materials

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business AdministrationMaster’s in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsCommercial StrategyMarketing StrategyConsultingValue Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead product and portfolio renovation programs aligned to Hershey’s enterprise strategy and long-term value priorities
Translate strategic priorities into initiatives, roadmaps, and execution plans
Structure initiatives to deliver measurable financial and operational outcomes
Lead Design to Value sprint initiatives and capability builds
Drive consumer and commercial analysis to understand pain points and prioritize solutions
Facilitate cross-functional workshops with executive leaders
Connect Strategy, Marketing, R&D, and Commercial teams
Influence outcomes without direct authority by aligning stakeholders around enterprise value and priorities
Prepare decision-ready materials for executive leaders, synthesizing complex tradeoffs and recommendations
Partner with Commercial, Finance, and Strategy teams to quantify consumer and business value creation
Identify risks to value delivery and drive corrective actions
Drive governance and reporting, including scorecards and Steering Committee materials
Serve as a practitioner and coach of Design to Value approaches, tools, and ways of working
Support training, enablement, and change efforts
Capture lessons learned to improve how Hershey designs and scales capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7–10 years of commercial, marketing, or strategy experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or consulting preferred
Experience developing value cases and initiatives with material financial, productivity, or capability impact
Experience leading initiatives with high ambiguity and evolving priorities requiring structured problem solving
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate strategy into execution
Proven ability to influence without authority
Proven ability to manage senior cross-functional stakeholders
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Engineering required
Master’s in Business Administration preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health
Annual incentive opportunities
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Company holidays
Flexible ways of working where applicable
Career development programs
Learning opportunities
Internal mobility
Competitive pay