Sr. Mgr, Analytics Enablement

Grainger Businesses • Lake Forest, IL

4d • $134,100 - $223,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Analytics Enablement drives enterprise data accessibility, governance, and analytical capability. The Senior Manager leads the team charged with enabling access to high-quality data and tools by overseeing Data Management programs, which ensures the right data is available in cloud platforms and maintained for business use. The role also leads the development and long-term support of analytics tools, dashboards, and applications that enable better decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Business, data science, or engineering required
• 7+ years Analytics, operations, or business transformation required
• Proven track record of leading large, matrixed teams in complex, data-driven environments. (Advanced proficiency)
• Deep expertise in data governance, cloud data platforms, and enterprise data architecture. (Advanced proficiency)
• Demonstrated success in leading analytics programs that influence business outcomes. (Advanced proficiency)
• Experience with Agile methodologies, change management, and continuous improvement. (Intermediate proficiency)

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of 6+ senior technical professionals, including data engineers, analysts and technical leads, to deliver analytics solutions, data governance, and enablement programs.
• Oversees the migration and ongoing maintenance of key datasets and analytics tools into the Grainger Data Architecture (GDA), ensuring data integrity, usability, and alignment to business priorities.
• Champions the establishment of data governance practices and lead the creation of a “single source of truth” for critical data assets.
• Drives the development and deployment of custom analytics tools and applications to support cross-functional initiatives, operational insights, and strategic decision-making.
• Partners closely with business leaders, IT, and analytics teams across the enterprise to influence strategic initiatives and promote best practices in analytics.
• Enables self-service analytics across the business by designing scalable training programs, knowledge sharing, and hands-on coaching.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to influence future-state data architecture, process enhancements, and data literacy.
• Fosters an inclusive and high-performance team culture focused on innovation, ownership, and results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees
• 6 company holidays per year
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing
• Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
• Maternity support programs
• Nursing benefits
• Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
• Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents

What This Job Offers

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