Director, Data Product Management
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a Director, Data Product Management to spearhead this evolution. In this role, you will support the approach, design, and execution of initiatives crucial to advancing our Data and Analytics (DnA) strategy for Advantage and our valued clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a robust knowledge of data management principles and will be skilled in aligning business objectives with IT programs and technologies. Moreover, they will play a crucial role in educating and garnering support from a diverse audience on our data roadmap journey. This involves fostering partnerships and leading discussions across business and IT realms to address data requirements effectively, thereby generating competitive insights for Advantage.
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What we offer:
- Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- 401(k) with company match
- Training and Career Development
- Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
- Support the execution of a comprehensive cross-functional data-centric roadmap, effectively articulating the value of each workstream to senior leadership.
- Oversee the creation and coordination of new vendor partnerships to bolster Advantage Solutions' offerings and optimize our data-centric capabilities within the DnA framework.
- Collaborate with external vendors or consultants as an extension of IT to ensure the successful implementation and seamless integration of data systems within the existing environment.
- Partner with Product Managers, Data & Analytics Solution Architects, and the broader IT & DnA teams to drive the development of scalable data solutions tailored to facilitate Decision and Action by our business partners.
- Demonstrate proficiency in understanding and supporting the execution of our DnA strategy, fostering seamless partnerships with all team members under the Chief Data Officer.
- Exhibit strength in efficiently comprehending user requirements, needs, objectives, and working methods to design optimal data solutions that enhance end-user product consumption and data utilization.
- Collaborate with peer leads and direct reports to continually manage team delivery to project timelines, and milestones, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, highly adoptable data products.
- Engage with business & IT leaders to identify product needs and possess the ability to effectively illustrate the narrative surrounding the "value-add" to the business.
- Cultivate a client service mindset, ensuring the achievement of high-quality standards through both self and team deliverables.
- Design data quality solutions aligned with DnA strategy and goals, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and other legal requirements related to data management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or relevant experience in Business Administration, Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field
- Proven experience (6+ years) in working in or with data as a common practice in a large & complex environment with knowledge of how to enable the use of data in business insights/benefits
- 4+ years of experience in functional areas that support CPG and/or Retail
- Working experience with creating data solutions in the realm of Data Management or Data and Analytics
- Strong knowledge of all required capabilities to execute a Data and Analytics strategy in an emerging space of maturity for an enterprise
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and deliver results
- Possessing any finance background would be an added benefit
- Excellent communication skills