Job Description:
This role is a project-based transformation role and has a current expected end date of
‘31st December 2026’
. As we move closer to
‘31st December 2026’
we will work with you to explore other opportunities for employment within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end. Product Data Stewardship Senior Lead –
Chicago, IL; Newark, NJ; Slough, UK; London, UK As a Product Data Stewardship Senior Lead at Mars Snacking, you would play a crucial role in our enterprise data and AI program by partnering with regional, global, and transformational stakeholders to effectively analyze, document, organize, optimize, and orchestrate all aspects of enterprise product data. This includes the data foundation, analytics, and AI, ensuring our product data is a key enabler of Mars Snacking's mission to transform and nearly double our business by 2030. Similarly, you would act as a trusted partner, both internally and externally, interpreting our data and insights to drive strategic decisions and deliver recommendations based on the data that foster collaboration, optimize business processes, and support advanced technology capabilities. What are we looking for? Bachelor’s degree
in computer science, business analytics, or a related field, with equivalent business experience.
Proven
4+ years of experience
in
large-scale data management
and
business transformation , particularly within the
Consumer Goods industry .
Strong
expertise
in
product data domains , with hands-on experience in tools such as
PLM, PPM, MDM , and
SAP .
Experience in data strategy ,
data architecture , and
data quality
disciplines, with a focus on
data governance
and
metadata management .
Experience managing and coordinating
both
technical and non-technical teams
in complex data-related programs, ensuring alignment and collaboration across business functions.
Ability to
translate technical data concepts
into actionable insights and communicate effectively with business stakeholders at all levels.
Familiarity with
data modeling concepts
(conceptual, logical) and proficiency in
data governance, catalog, and quality tools
such as
Collibra ,
Informatica ,
SAP , and/or
Microsoft Purview .
Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) ,
SAP MDG , and core data objects such as
Material ,
Customer , and
Vendor
data.
Experience with Power BI ,
Tableau , or similar tools for creating
executive dashboards
and reports.
Data transformation experience
and a strong understanding of
business processes
to capture and define data requirements.
Ability to engage with and understand the data needs of both
technical
and
non-technical audiences .
What would be your key responsibilities? Lead the execution of the Data and AI Stewardship Strategy for Product Domain, aligning with business objectives and priorities.
Guide functional leads in identifying automation opportunities to simplify and automate business processes through AI and data-enabled solutions.
Manage data governance, quality, and metadata management processes, ensuring data standards and policies are adhered to across the organization.
Collaborate with global, regional, and market data teams to resolve data issues and optimize the product data lifecycle.
Work closely with data architects, data engineers, and AI specialists to ensure data is ready for analytics models and AI capabilities.
Communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities related to data initiatives with stakeholders at all levels.
Foster continuous improvement, innovation, and data literacy within the Product Domain, keeping up with emerging trends and technologies.
What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
‘31st December 2026’
. As we move closer to
‘31st December 2026’
we will work with you to explore other opportunities for employment within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end. Product Data Stewardship Senior Lead –
Chicago, IL; Newark, NJ; Slough, UK; London, UK As a Product Data Stewardship Senior Lead at Mars Snacking, you would play a crucial role in our enterprise data and AI program by partnering with regional, global, and transformational stakeholders to effectively analyze, document, organize, optimize, and orchestrate all aspects of enterprise product data. This includes the data foundation, analytics, and AI, ensuring our product data is a key enabler of Mars Snacking's mission to transform and nearly double our business by 2030. Similarly, you would act as a trusted partner, both internally and externally, interpreting our data and insights to drive strategic decisions and deliver recommendations based on the data that foster collaboration, optimize business processes, and support advanced technology capabilities. What are we looking for? Bachelor’s degree
in computer science, business analytics, or a related field, with equivalent business experience.
Proven
4+ years of experience
in
large-scale data management
and
business transformation , particularly within the
Consumer Goods industry .
Strong
expertise
in
product data domains , with hands-on experience in tools such as
PLM, PPM, MDM , and
SAP .
Experience in data strategy ,
data architecture , and
data quality
disciplines, with a focus on
data governance
and
metadata management .
Experience managing and coordinating
both
technical and non-technical teams
in complex data-related programs, ensuring alignment and collaboration across business functions.
Ability to
translate technical data concepts
into actionable insights and communicate effectively with business stakeholders at all levels.
Familiarity with
data modeling concepts
(conceptual, logical) and proficiency in
data governance, catalog, and quality tools
such as
Collibra ,
Informatica ,
SAP , and/or
Microsoft Purview .
Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) ,
SAP MDG , and core data objects such as
Material ,
Customer , and
Vendor
data.
Experience with Power BI ,
Tableau , or similar tools for creating
executive dashboards
and reports.
Data transformation experience
and a strong understanding of
business processes
to capture and define data requirements.
Ability to engage with and understand the data needs of both
technical
and
non-technical audiences .
What would be your key responsibilities? Lead the execution of the Data and AI Stewardship Strategy for Product Domain, aligning with business objectives and priorities.
Guide functional leads in identifying automation opportunities to simplify and automate business processes through AI and data-enabled solutions.
Manage data governance, quality, and metadata management processes, ensuring data standards and policies are adhered to across the organization.
Collaborate with global, regional, and market data teams to resolve data issues and optimize the product data lifecycle.
Work closely with data architects, data engineers, and AI specialists to ensure data is ready for analytics models and AI capabilities.
Communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities related to data initiatives with stakeholders at all levels.
Foster continuous improvement, innovation, and data literacy within the Product Domain, keeping up with emerging trends and technologies.
What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
