Manager, Analytics - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets seeks a senior leader to own the Customer Care and Social Media analytics roadmap. You will drive the strategy, governance, and delivery of insights across care, social, and digital channels, leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure data integrity and actionable intelligence.

The role emphasizes transforming data into decision-ready insights, improving customer experience and protecting the Publix brand through robust measurement and storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an analytical field.
• 10+ years performing analytical work and cross-functional projects.
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Expert knowledge of analytics strategies, tools, and best practices.
• Ability to adapt to new information, processes, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead CCSM analytics strategy, priorities, methodologies, and outputs.
• Govern CCSM data architecture, integration, and data management practices.
• Translate feedback and signals into actionable insights for strategy and CX.
• Define and monitor performance measurement frameworks for outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Management experience

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Storytelling with data

Communication skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, IT, CS

MBA or Master’s degree in analytics or IT

Tools

Power BI

Dataverse

Power Platform

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to lead the strategy, development, and evolution of Customer Care and Social Media (CCSM) analytics and insights, transforming data into actionable intelligence that informs decision‑making, improves customer experience, and protects the Publix brand. This role owns the CCSM analytics roadmap, establishes governance and standards, and leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for data integrity, case reporting, customer insights, performance measurement, social listening intelligence, and data storytelling across customer care, social engagement, and digital channels.

Department

Marketing

Job Category

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence

Description

The purpose of this position is to lead the strategy, development, and evolution of Customer Care and Social Media (CCSM) analytics and insights, transforming data into actionable intelligence that informs decision‑making, improves customer experience, and protects the Publix brand. This role owns the CCSM analytics roadmap, establishes governance and standards, and leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for data integrity, case reporting, customer insights, performance measurement, social listening intelligence, and data storytelling across customer care, social engagement, and digital channels.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leading and executing CCSM’s Analytics strategy to ensure priorities, methodologies, and outputs align with department goals and enterprise objectives.
• Establishing and governing CCSM data architecture, integration, and data management practices to ensure reliable, scalable, and consistent information.
• Translating customer feedback, operational data, and social listening signals into actionable insights that inform strategy, service delivery, and customer experience improvements.
• Defining and monitoring performance measurement frameworks to evaluate operational effectiveness, efficiency, and customer outcomes.
• Leading the delivery and execution of analytics solutions, including intake, prioritization, and development of reporting and intelligence capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other analytical discipline or equivalent combination of formal training/certification and professional work experience that demonstrates the prerequisite competence to perform the duties of this position
• 10 years of:
  • Performing an analytical function involving critical thinking and applying advanced problem‑solving methods
  • Experience managing medium‑to‑large cross‑functional projects
  • Working in a position requiring documenting requirements, developing presentation materials and developing reports
• 3 years of management or supervisory experience
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and management skills
• Expert knowledge of analytics strategies, tools, and best practices
• Critical thinking, agility and adeptness in understanding new information, processes and technology
• Strong project management skills
• Change leadership skills
• Ability to manipulate and analyze data
• Ability and willingness to stay up‑to‑date on technological developments
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize multiple initiatives, resources, and deadlines to achieve business goals
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access skills
• Knowledge of Power BI or data visualization solutions
• Knowledge of Dataverse and Power Platform ecosystem

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering or other analytical discipline
• More than 10 years of:
  • Performing an analytical function involving critical thinking and applying advanced problem‑solving methods
  • Experience managing medium to large cross‑functional projects
  • Working in a position requiring documenting requirements, developing presentation materials and developing reports
• More than 3 years of management or supervisory experience
• Professional certification in data science
• Certified Analytics Professional
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Publix business systems and data sources
• Knowledge of CCaaS – Contact Center as a Service Solution and Social Engagement Software
• Knowledge of Social Listening platforms

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately‑held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro‑rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time‑sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email. For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration‑related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H‑1B or TN petition or permanent residence.