Senior Manager, Strategy

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey's enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference-locally and globally-is part of how we do business every day.

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey's, Reese's, KitKat, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.

At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.

Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

Location

Remote

How will you fit into the big picture?

The Sr Manager Strategy will lead Hershey's highest-priority strategic initiatives, partnering with senior leaders to shape the company's future direction, drive cross-functional action, and influence the company's multi-year strategic agenda.

As a trusted strategic partner, you will help identify growth opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and translate insights into actionable recommendations that drive enterprise value and long-term success.

What will you do?

• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives from problem definition through recommendation and execution.
• Partner with senior leaders across the enterprise to shape and advance Hershey's strategic priorities.
• Conduct complex analyses, develop data-driven insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Support the development and execution of Hershey's multi-year strategic plan.
• Influence executive decision-making through compelling storytelling, business cases, and leadership presentations.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and serve as a consultative thought partner across the organization.

Minimum Education & Requirements

Experience:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, consumer packaged goods, commercial, growth, or related business functions.
• Proven experience leading strategic and data-driven recommendations in a complex business environment.
• Strong business acumen with understanding of financial metrics and key business drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and communicating complex concepts clearly.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA or equivalent marketplace experience preferred.

Benefits & Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.

• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
• Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
• Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.

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The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individuals race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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