Data & Analytics Manager - CPO

Scope: Manages team of 3-5 Data Architects, Developers and Data Engineers

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees the work of the data & analytics team, ensuring its accuracy.
• Takes the lead on developing processes for effective data analysis and reporting.
• Manages a team responsible for development of data, analytics and reporting environment that supports the objectives of the BU’s strategic goals as well as meeting operational needs.
• Partners with BU leaders, such as the Vice President of eCommerce, Vice President Customer Engagement, Vice President of Merchandising and Marketplace and their teams to understand their business needs to develop actionable data on customer behavior, segments and product in the various sales channels.
• Presents insight and recommendations to management for decision making and strategic planning.
• Controls and develops internal/external information sources for business analysis.
• Manage the Data & Analytics team for identification, development and deployment of applications and tools to support and enhance BU objectives.
• Boost a data driven culture by empowering high level users as well as power users with systems and tools to get the answers they are looking for.
• Provide an environment for close to real-time data analysis and reporting.
• Build out Predictive and Machine Learning capabilities
• Delivery of identified projects to meet timeline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Ability to work closely with users to empower them to be data driven.
• Ability to manage and develop a team.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function equally well in team settings as well as on an individual basis.
• Solid organization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Strong analytical skills / understanding of financial systems.
• Ability to learn new technologies and products quickly and without formal instruction.
• Ability to solve problems proactively.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education/technical certifications, training, or work experience.
• Experience managing a team of 3 .
• Minimum five (5) years of SQL database design/development experience.
• Experience with NoSQL databases.
• Experience with real-time reporting.
• Min 5 years of experience with business intelligence practices and software required.

Essendant-CPO drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant-CPO we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant-CPO.