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Embark on a transformative journey with Mars Wrigley North America as we seek a visionary leader for the role of Senior Director, North America Demand Data, Analytics & AI. Reporting to the Chief Digital and Information Officer, North America, you will spearhead regional leadership of the Data & Analytics Team for demand functions, driving foundational and transformational initiatives around data products, analytics and AI to significantly impact market performance for the largest region of the global Mars Wrigley business.

Collaborating across functions, you'll craft a roadmap of impactful use cases spanning Sales, Category, SRM, Marketing, Media, and dCom, while fostering connectivity with our broader enterprise data and digital ecosystem. Your leadership will not only shape the future of data-driven decision-making within our organization but also contribute to Mars Wrigley's global mission of delivering sustainable value and fostering growth. If you're ready to unleash the full potential of data analytics in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, we invite you to join us in this exciting opportunity to redefine what's possible.

What are we looking for?
15 years of experience at a CPG or manufacturing company, with 5 years managing data products a retailer within complex environments will also be considered.
Be a visionary leader with a strong technical background in data science and analytics, excellent communication skills, change management skills and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures. This position not only demands a deep understanding of data but also requires the ability to apply this knowledge strategically to drive substantial business growth and efficiency.
Technical and Operational depth in managing data products.
Foundational understanding of AI, ML and how clean data can be leveraged by multi-modal LLMs
Strong cross-functional Stakeholder management experience.
Experience leading full-time, contract and vendor resources across multiple geographies.
Bachelor's degree in equivalent field of study is required.
An advanced degree would further enhance the ideal candidate's qualifications.


What will be your key responsibilities?
Regional data products catalog oversight and management
Data Governance and Compliance
Integrate Demand side with Supply side data
Data analytics and insights
Regional AI agenda and functional use-case deployment
Regional data vendor management
Data engineering last mile (back-end) in partnership with NA CIO / Global ODDA
AI back-end engineering in partnership with NA CIO / Global / D30 enterprise transformation initiative team


CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Appeals to key decision-makers across the organization for the need for change, identifying what needs to change and suggesting innovative solutions
Articulates a compelling future digital direction for the wider organization
Acting Strategically
Creates a 2-3-year roadmap or blueprint to implement the enterprise strategy in own area
Identifies and prioritizes the most critical future factors to consider in making decisions
Makes plans to address changes or trends in the external landscape (i.e. competitors, clients, and market segments) that affect own business or area
Develops plans that consider the impact beyond own area, location, function, or market
Leading Change and takes personal ownership for advancing significant change
Communicates a new direction or change with a clear rationale and/or sense of urgency
Creates or takes advantage of multiple opportunities to promote needed change
Adapts communication content, approach or style around change to appeal to different audiences


What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 diverse 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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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.


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