Manager Digital Enablement

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Global Supply Chain Data, AI and Analytics Enablement Manager to lead the upskilling of hundreds of supply chain developers, aligning with the GSC 2030 Moonshot.

The role blends business acumen with technical craft, overseeing curriculum, certification standards, and a three‑tier progression, while partnering with HR and division leaders to measure impact and secure ongoing investment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in supply chain operations or data analytics.
• Hands-on software development or data engineering experience.
• Strong competency in SQL, Python, Java, R, or C++ for curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Own the GSC digital enablement strategy — conducting GSC digital skills gap assessments, defining the multi-year upskilling roadmap, and continuously evolving programs to align with emerging digital priorities, AI advancements and evolving supply chain technology landscape
• Lead the upskilling program & curate training curriculums and certification standards by developer personas — managing the three-tier progression framework (Pipeline → Certified → Center of Excellence), designing the developer persona curriculum, and curating skill badges, certification standards and training content
• Build and scale the digital developer community at all levels — establishing a consistent, unified community model where division and local digital leads run localized communities in their own time zones consistently, orchestrating recruitment campaigns, community of practice sessions, group chats, competitions, the points program and recognition mechanisms that sustain engagement and drive measurable progression
• Connect enablement to business impact through HIVE project deployment — managing and governing the deployment of certified developers to strategic HIVE projects based on functional expertise, divisional alignment and capacity; tracking developer performance to ensure talent readiness translates into project delivery excellence
• Partner with HR, division leadership and GSC functional leads — integrating upskilling milestones into talent reviews, performance management and career development frameworks; reporting program KPIs and developer success stories to GSC Leadership Team to secure sustained investment and organizational buy-in
• Collaborate with division digital leads to drive collective success — partnering with division digital leads to co-own upskilling outcomes through joint planning, shared resources and unified standards; ensuring consistent program execution across all divisions while empowering local adaptation, building a scalable model where global strategy and local energy reinforce each other

Skills

SQL

Python

Java

R

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

Job description

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #175938 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

The Global Supply Chain (GSC) Data, AI and Analytics Enablement Manager will create a future-ready talent engine to power Colgate's GSC 2030 Moonshot Strategy. Reporting to the Director, GSC Digital Strategy and Ops, this high-visibility role demands a rare blend of business mindset, deep technical skills and digital knowhow, fast learning agility for evolving technologies, critical and strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration — enabling hundreds of supply chain business developers to build capabilities in data, AI, analytics and process automation. A flagship initiative is ONE Dev, GSC's unified global developer upskilling program.

Responsibilities

• Own the GSC digital enablement strategy — conducting GSC digital skills gap assessments, defining the multi-year upskilling roadmap, and continuously evolving programs to align with emerging digital priorities, AI advancements and evolving supply chain technology landscape
• Lead the upskilling program & curate training curriculums and certification standards by developer personas — managing the three-tier progression framework (Pipeline → Certified → Center of Excellence), designing the developer persona curriculum, and curating skill badges, certification standards and training content
• Build and scale the digital developer community at all levels — establishing a consistent, unified community model where division and local digital leads run localized communities in their own time zones consistently, orchestrating recruitment campaigns, community of practice sessions, group chats, competitions, the points program and recognition mechanisms that sustain engagement and drive measurable progression
• Connect enablement to business impact through HIVE project deployment — managing and governing the deployment of certified developers to strategic HIVE projects based on functional expertise, divisional alignment and capacity; tracking developer performance to ensure talent readiness translates into project delivery excellence
• Partner with HR, division leadership and GSC functional leads — integrating upskilling milestones into talent reviews, performance management and career development frameworks; reporting program KPIs and developer success stories to GSC Leadership Team to secure sustained investment and organizational buy-in
• Collaborate with division digital leads to drive collective success — partnering with division digital leads to co-own upskilling outcomes through joint planning, shared resources and unified standards; ensuring consistent program execution across all divisions while empowering local adaptation, building a scalable model where global strategy and local energy reinforce each other

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain operations or data and analytics, digital transformation or technology enablement within a global enterprise environment
• Technical Mastery: 3+ years of hands‑on experience in software development, data engineering, or advanced analytics. Demonstrated proficiency writing clean, efficient code in languages such as SQL, Python, Java, R, or C++ to credibly lead technical curriculum development
• 3+ years of experience designing and managing large-scale capability building, upskilling or learning programs with measurable outcomes is a plus
• Proven track record of managing cross‑functional, multi‑regional stakeholders and driving alignment across diverse teams in a matrixed organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or FMCG supply chain operations, with working knowledge of planning, logistics, manufacturing or procurement functions
• Familiarity with Gen AI concepts, agentic workflows and emerging AI/ML applications in a supply chain context
• Strong program management and change management competencies, with the ability to influence without authority and inspire adoption across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated alignment with LIFT principles — particularly Leading with Purpose, Innovating for Growth and Fostering Teamwork — and the ability to champion a culture of continuous learning and digital curiosity
• Experience building and managing communities of practice, developer ecosystems or technical certification programs at global scale

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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