Senior Data & Technology Partner - Category & Customer Marketing

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University training

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Senior Manager, Data & Technology Business Partner to bridge regional commercial teams with Data & Technology. You will co-create a technology and data roadmap, drive analytics, and shape ROI through advanced data solutions and modern platforms.

The role emphasizes strategic partnerships across Category Management, Customer Marketing, Sales Strategy, and Analytics to unlock sustainable retail growth and elevate shopper activation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, IT, Data Analytics or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Technology Business Partnership, Business Relationship Management, Product Management, Category Management, or Customer/Shopper Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Data & Technology liaison for Category Management and Customer Marketing.
• Enable category management with modern tools for analysis, space & shelf optimization, and market intelligence.
• Partner with Customer Marketing to implement campaigns, shopper platforms, and data-driven investment measurement.
• Coordinate with Product Owners and Agile teams to keep delivery on track and ensure ROI.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Stakeholder management

Category management

Customer/Shopper marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/IT/Data Analytics

Tools

Circana/Nielsen/Numerator

CDP/CRM platforms

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Senior Manager, Data & Technology Business Partner to bridge regional commercial teams with Data & Technology. You will co-create a technology and data roadmap, drive analytics, and shape ROI through advanced data solutions and modern platforms.

The role emphasizes strategic partnerships across Category Management, Customer Marketing, Sales Strategy, and Analytics to unlock sustainable retail growth and elevate shopper activation.