Manager - Marketing Science & Insights

Mars•Chicago, IL

4d•$86,720 - $119,240•Onsite

About The Position

Manager – Marketing Science & Insights Are you a data scientist with the mindset of a business consultant? We are seeking a strategic advisor who uses data science to help shape the future of our iconic brands. Join Mars as a Manager in our Marketing Insights & Strategy team, a key leadership role within our Analytics & Insights for Mars Marketing (AIM) Center of Excellence. In this role, you will act as a strategic thought partner to senior marketing leaders. Your mission is to translate complex business challenges into data science problems and, in turn, translate the solutions back into actionable, high-impact business strategy. You will be more than a data expert; you will be a trusted advisor who influences key decisions, from investment choices to long-term brand planning. If you are driven by the challenge of using data to influence C-suite leaders and shape business outcomes, this is the role for you.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Data Science, Statistics, etc.) is required.
5+ years of experience in a data science role with a demonstrated track record of influencing business strategy.
Proficiency in Python or R for statistical modeling.
Strong SQL skills.
Deep understanding of machine learning techniques and experimental design (causal inference, A/B testing).
World-class communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to create and deliver clear, persuasive, and data-driven narratives to executive audiences.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree (Master's/PhD) is preferred.
Deep business acumen and a consultative approach to problem-solving.
Experience in management consulting or an internal advisory role is a significant asset.
Proven ability to act as a strategic thought partner, skilled in translating complex model outputs into C-suite level recommendations and shaping the strategic agenda of senior leaders.
Exceptional ability to build trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders (VPs, Directors), with the capacity to command a room, lead through influence, and foster collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary strategic advisor to senior marketing leadership.
Use data science insights to challenge assumptions, provide strategic guidance, and influence the direction of brand and marketing strategy.
Partner with business leaders to proactively identify and frame their most complex challenges, scoping them into solvable data science problems and leading the path to a solution.
Develop and deploy advanced statistical and machine learning models to uncover insights, then interpret and communicate the "so what" behind the data in a clear business context.
Integrate insights from your models with broad market intelligence to construct and deliver powerful, data-driven stories that drive action and impact.
Act as a change agent by embedding data-driven decision-making and a "test and learn" culture within the marketing organization, building the analytical muscle of your business partners.
Create and present compelling, high-stakes presentations to senior leaders that simplify complexity and empower them to make confident, data-backed decisions.