Global Data and Analytics Lead

We are looking for a Leader in Global Data and Analytics:

Develop and evolve center of excellence for data, reporting, and analytics across the enterprise • Develop an internal customer-focused operating model to deliver reporting, dashboards, insights, analytics, and data-driven operational assets to drive value to the organization using data as a competitive advantage

• Develop strong data analytics capabilities in a cross-functional manner, focusing on core competencies in direct to consumer data and operations (retail and ecommerce), general commercial operations, value/supply chain, and corporate functions. Partner with marketing teams on consumer data flow, use, and reporting.

• Business transformation leader with experience in SAP/ERP implementations, delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting high-quality standards.

• Transform and manage the Analytics team, ensuring the proper mix of skills, including core business reporting, business alignment, data analysis and integrity, data science, project delivery, and technological maintenance.

• Lead and manage the Analytics core leadership team of approximately 8 people, indirect staff of ~ 80 located onshore & offshore, 3rd party delivery partners as well as employees located in other functions and other technology partners.

• Manage core technologies associated with reporting and data analytics • Manage vendor relationships associated with core technologies used for data analytics, reporting, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and all related ecosystems

• Works with CDTO and direct reports and domain leads to ensure IT roadmap in place and aligned with planned projects, budgets and strategies.

• Partner with the Global IT Finance, Procurement, and internal partners as necessary to ensure project budgets and statuses are aligned and funded accordingly

• Coordinate cross IT group oversight for quarterly SOX assessments, including the creation of reconciliation reports and analysis, as required

• Further develop Analytics Steering Committee to ensure Analytics roadmap aligns to business strategy and need

• Oversee intake, discovery processes in support of the Analytics portfolio and roadmap

• Establish and foster industry analytics research and benchmarking relationships and partnerships to leverage industry and technology knowledge and advancements

• Partner with the Strategic Sourcing group to drive new IT Sourcing & Strategic Vendor management processes

• Establish and report Analytics Performance metrics, Service Level Agreements, and Key Performance Indicators