BTO Data Program Delivery Senior Manager

ZipRecruiter; Windsor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Program Manager to lead end-to-end data projects within their EOS Data organization. The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years of experience in deploying digital capabilities, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of e-commerce and customer trends. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to significant data initiatives, ensuring project success through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Top-tier learning and development, including Mars University.

Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses.

Collaboration with diverse, talented associates.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in deploying digital capabilities or in demand/sales functions.
• Strong communication skills, especially in English.
• Deep knowledge of e-commerce, CPG business models, and customer trends.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end data programs, ensuring project delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Creating and maintaining deployment plans.
• Communicating project progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

Royal Canin’s mission is to transform the health and well-being of cats and dogs by advancing nutrition and knowledge in partnership with pet professionals.

The strategic goals include serving 50 million pets, increasing Customer NPS to over 70%, and reducing the carbon footprint by 30% by 2030. Achieving these ambitions requires capabilities that enable sustainable omnichannel growth, improve inventory turnover, leverage real-time analytics and data-driven visibility, seamlessly expand channels, and confirm customer satisfaction, reflecting the quality and passion in our products.

This role is part of the EOS Data organization, responsible for delivering all data projects within the EOS program. It involves collaboration with Data workstream leads, EOS COE DT, GPOs, RC R&G, and MGS, ensuring project delivery according to Mars project methodology, adoption of core solutions, and process standardization.

Responsibilities include:

1. Deploying data projects such as End-to-End master data governance, MDG rollout ahead of S/4, and S/4 retirement.
2. Collaborating closely with the Data team, COE DT, COE business, MGS, and CXO to meet milestones.
3. Engaging with external vendors, system integrators, and business partners.
4. Key stakeholders are the EOS Program Group, Regional CIOs, and MGS DT Data leaders.

What we are looking for:

• 7 to 10 years of experience in deploying digital capabilities or in demand/sales functions.
• Ability to articulate digital strategy aligned with business goals.
• Understanding of business processes and change management.
• Experience with agile, design thinking, and modular platform development.
• Proven ability to lead others and foster collaboration.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and external resources in ambiguous environments.
• Strong communication skills, especially in English.
• Deep knowledge of e-commerce, CPG business models, and customer trends.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity and ability to quickly learn new skills.
• Adaptability to flexible, changing environments, managing multiple priorities under pressure.

Key responsibilities:

1. Leading end-to-end data programs, ensuring project delivery within scope, time, and budget.
2. Creating and maintaining deployment plans.
3. Ensuring project deliverables meet stage gate requirements.
4. Managing project meetings and governance.
5. Tracking vendor SOWs.
6. Leading Fit to Template sessions and gathering feedback.
7. Analyzing requirements and collaborating to adapt templates for legal and regulatory needs.
8. Coordinating communication, training, and change management with CXO.
9. Overseeing system integration testing with COEs, regional leads, and vendors.
10. Supporting data process design to deliver value.
11. Preparing technical cutover plans for go-live.
12. Mapping current processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
13. Communicating project progress to stakeholders.

What Mars offers:

• Collaboration with diverse, talented associates guided by the Five Principles.
• A purpose-driven company committed to building a better future.
• Top-tier learning and development, including Mars University.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request. No applicant will be penalized for requesting support.