Director, Data and Analytics

Key Skills

AWS, AWS Glue, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data science techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, R Programming, Supply Chain Management

Job Description

As the Director of Data and Analytics , you will lead the team responsible for the strategic planning, application, and execution of data & analytics solutions . This position reports to the CIO. This is a heavy technical position and you will need to understand the technologies that we apply from a hands-on perspective.

Location preference is Chicago, IL or Battle Creek, MI. 

Kellogg is progressing toward unleashing our full potential by the end of 2023. After this portfolio transformation journey is complete, this role will support Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast. Learn more about our bold next steps at UnleashingOurPotential.com. 

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Analytics Strategic Planning - This critical role will be the IT Data & Analytics Director for all analytics technology solutions for our North American business. In this role, you will be working closely with North American Insights & Analytics, Sales, Supply-Chain, HR, and Finance functions. You will work with key stakeholders across the organization in designing and delivering analytics capabilities; driving projects, roadmaps, strategy and total cost of ownership. 
• Leadership & Team Development – You will lead a team of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and strategic partners tasked with designing, developing, and deploying data & analytics-based solutions in North America. The Data & Analytics Director will identify and onboard top-talent, mentor Data Science & Data Engineering team members and set accountabilities and strategic goals for the team.
• Deliver North American Data & Analytics Projects - You’ll deliver on the Global Data & Analytics (GD&A) platform strategy by championing and driving adherence to Kellanova’s GD&A governance and development standards and by leading the migration of future and existing capabilities into the global analytics platform. You will lead, in partner with GD&A, the key aspects of product management including vendor relationships, upgrades, support models, and ensuring that total cost of ownership is managed and optimized effectively as the platform(s) & solutions evolve. 
• Vendor Management & Support - Owning and/or influencing relationships with key vendors, representing Kellogg on customer advisory boards and influencing vendor application roadmaps. Working with the Kellogg support organization & GD&A in transitioning new products/services, defining SLAs, and in developing continuous improvement plans. Developing strong expertise in analytics technology related systems and solutions in and out of Kellogg.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• 7 to 10 years’ hands on experience in a technical field
• 5+ years’ experience in data management and analytics
• Proven experience architecting and delivering analytics capabilities on a large scale
• Working knowledge and experience of AWS Data & Analytics Technologies (S3, Glue, Redshift)
• Working knowledge and experience in Data Science technology (R Suite)
• Experience with data modelling for self-service business intelligence, advanced analytics and data modelling for end user applications
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts by adjusting messaging to the audience: business partners, executives, IT peers, external stakeholders, etc.