Enterprise Intelligence Lead, Data Strategy & AI

Mars; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Company bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Mars is seeking a senior data leader to shape the future of data, analytics, and AI for our pet care brands. You will champion data excellence, drive forecasting, and lead the exploration of AI capabilities and BI tools across Mars Pet Nutrition's $7B business unit.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, D&A, Marketing, and external partners to build scalable data assets, modernize our tech ecosystem, and empower insight-driven decision-making across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in analytics, data science, business, statistics, or related field.
• 7+ years experience in data management, analytics, BI, or commercial insights.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure Databricks, SQL, Python and Alteryx.
• Experience with PowerBI and Tableau.
• Ability to translate commercial needs into scalable data products and AI readiness.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and storytelling skills; able to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Define Data Roadmap & Governance: Shape the long-term data roadmap and data assets ownership.
• Drive Advanced Analytics & Strategic Forecasting: Oversee category dynamics and forecasting for a $7B business.
• Pioneer AI & Next-Gen Capabilities: Assess AI readiness and lead development of analytical solutions and self-service tools.
• Evolve BI Platforms & Tooling: Lead enhancements for analytics platforms and dashboards (PowerBI, Cascade).
• Expand the Data Ecosystem: Source and integrate new data sources to boost analytics.
• Partner Cross-Functionally: Work with D&A, Marketing, and Global teams to operationalize data pipelines.
• Champion Data Storytelling & Best Practices: Guide teams on data usage and interpretation.

Skills

SQL

Python

Alteryx

PowerBI

Tableau

Azure Databricks

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Data Science, Business, Statistics, or related field

MBA or Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

Azure Databricks

PowerBI

Tableau

Cascade

Nielsen/IRI

Job description

Mars is seeking a senior data leader to shape the future of data, analytics, and AI for our pet care brands. You will champion data excellence, drive forecasting, and lead the exploration of AI capabilities and BI tools across Mars Pet Nutrition's $7B business unit.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, D&A, Marketing, and external partners to build scalable data assets, modernize our tech ecosystem, and empower insight-driven decision-making across the enterprise.