Sr. Manager- Data Analytics

Excel Talent Solutions • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our client has their global headquarters in the Chicago area and is a global consumer packaged goods organization that produces household staples that have been trusted for generations. As a result of their continued growth and expansion of their IT team, they established a need to bring a Sr Manager of Data Analytics and Solutions to drive a top corporate initiative to leverage AI/ML capabilities to improve accessibility of data inventory for analytics. The keys to this role include: Deep understanding and capability of optimizing the AI/ML capabilities of SAP as well as data architecture. Strong business acumen and can partner with functional leaders in supply chain, finance, sales, procurement, and manufacturing. Previous experience working in a CPG manufacturing environment. This is a high-impact role focused on leading the development of data products that unlock insights and empower decision-making across various functions such as Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Sales, Trade and Procurement. We’re seeking a techno-functional leader who is passionate about innovation and committed to delivering impactful solutions to our internal customers. You will also be supported by a Data & Analytics Shared Services Center of Excellence (COE) for advanced data modeling and visualization. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with analytics best practices from mature data environments and thrives in agile, fast-evolving settings—skilled in both strategic leadership and hands-on execution.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in information technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field for data and analytics
• 7+ years of professional experience in Data & Analytics roles, with a strong record of delivering impactful data solutions
• Skilled in deploying and scaling AI/ML models beyond experimentation to deliver business impact in production environments.
• Proven expertise in designing and deploying end-to-end data products across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Sales, Trade and Procurement domains, preferably within the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with SAP data products (e.g., BW, HANA, Datasphere, Databricks, ECC, S/4HANA), with deep understanding of SAP data architecture in CPG company
• Hands-on experience with visualization and reporting tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Business Objects, and Analysis for Office
• Effectively bridges technical and commercial teams by simplifying complex data into clear, actionable insights aligned with strategic goals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a CPG manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of data products, including stakeholder engagement, design, deployment, and sunsetting of legacy solutions.
• Deliver impactful data solutions that support strategic decisions across various functions within our organization.
• Act as a trusted advisor, bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution within cross-functional teams.
• Promote data literacy by training functional partners and enabling self-service analytics adoption.
• Influence enterprise data management and architecture by identifying capabilities that drive business value.
• Lead the design, development, and ongoing management of data and decision-support products—such as dashboards, reports, and analytical queries.
• Serve as the main liaison for business stakeholders in these areas, ensuring their needs are translated into scalable data solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager