Sysco · 1 day ago
Director of Analytics Strategy & Product manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expSysco is a leading global foodservice distributor, and they are seeking a Director of Analytics Strategy & Product Manager to define and lead their enterprise analytics vision. This role will involve driving the roadmap and development of analytics products to empower data-driven decisions across various functions and enhance customer engagement.
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Hiring Manager
Luke E
Responsibilities
Define the vision and strategy for Sysco’s enterprise analytics capabilities—aligning business priorities with data-driven decision making
Partner with senior leadership to identify high-impact opportunities where analytics can unlock growth, improve margin, or enhance customer engagement
Lead the evolution of Sysco’s analytics ecosystem to support predictive, prescriptive, and real-time decisioning capabilities
Champion a unified analytics operating model that fosters cross-functional alignment and accelerates adoption of insights
Own the end-to-end roadmap for Sysco’s enterprise analytics and performance intelligence platforms
Translate business needs into clear product requirements, ensuring that analytics tools and models deliver tangible business value
Oversee product lifecycle management—from ideation and prioritization through design, development, testing, and scale
Collaborate with Business Technology and Data Science teams to ensure models and tools are scalable, governed, and user-centric
Establish KPIs and success metrics to measure adoption, impact, and continuous improvement
Develop and operationalize frameworks to measure performance across strategic initiatives, markets, and customer segments
Guide cross-functional teams to embed analytics into business workflows, enabling self-service insights and operational excellence
Partner with Finance and Strategy teams to translate insights into strategic action plans and performance commitments
Define and drive best practices for governance, data quality, and analytical integrity across the enterprise
Lead and mentor a team of analytics strategists, translators and product owners, fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and accountability
Educate and influence leaders across Sysco to elevate analytical literacy and adoption of data-driven practices
Serve as a thought leader representing Sysco’s analytics vision internally and externally, connecting analytics strategy to enterprise value creation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an analytical or quantitative discipline (e.g., Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Business)
8+ years of experience in analytics, strategy, or product management roles within large enterprises or top-tier consulting firms
Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives that integrate analytics, technology, and business strategy
Experience managing enterprise-level analytics products or platforms with measurable business impact
Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to translate complex analytical findings into actionable business insights
Strong product management capability—skilled in defining product vision, prioritizing features, and driving adoption
High proficiency in working with digital, data, and analytics ecosystems (data architecture, modeling, visualization, and integration)
Excellent communication and storytelling skills—able to bridge technical depth with executive-level impact
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop diverse, high-performing teams
Deep understanding of how analytics influence pricing, customer segmentation, operational efficiency, and enterprise value creation
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree in Business, Analytics, or related field preferred
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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