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Reynolds American Inc. · 1 day ago

Lead Manager - Data Strategy & Development

Winston-Salem, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Reynolds American Inc. is evolving into a global multi-category business aimed at creating A Better Tomorrow™. The Lead Manager - Data Strategy & Development will support the enhancement of Retail Scan Data capabilities and collaborate with stakeholders to drive strategic insights and operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Functions as escalation support for RSD data quality assurance and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency

Provides project management support to enhance RSD Program requirements, capabilities and advanced analytical techniques and tools

Collaborates with Growth Management, DBS, Finance, and Trade Marketing associates to ensure and align on data governance, quality, usage, timeliness, and issue resolution

Manages training materials, build and deploy robust user acceptance testing plans. Oversees adoption and change management within GM and cross-functionally

Utilizes expertise in building, deploying, and managing breakthrough RSD support materials

Manages and supports third party vendor relationships with data management companies to ensure all program requirements are met across retailer landscape

Effectively communicates across organizational functions on program updates and key decisions gates

Develops, implements, and runs a wide array of analytical approaches and modeling, leveraging technological resources inclusive of regression engines, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and scenario planning modules

Qualification

Data strategyAnalytical toolsProject managementRetail transaction analysisMachine learningArtificial intelligenceLEANAgile software developmentCommunication skillsCritical thinkingCreative problem-solvingStorytelling

Required

BA/BS degree required

3-5+ years of experience supporting tools used in modeling, analyzing, and interpreting large data sets

Proficiency in analyzing retailer transaction log data

Proven track record of project management

Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate key takeaways through impactful storytelling

Curious, self-starter that drives results in a dynamic environment and acts with appropriate urgency

Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills supporting translating insights into actionable recommendations to develop presentations, summarized to appropriate level/audience

Project Management, LEAN, Agile Software Development experience

Benefits

401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.

Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent

Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not

Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)

Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan

Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year

Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents

Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)

Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)

Voluntary insurances offered at group rates employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance

Tuition reimbursement and student loan support

Dependent Scholarship Programs

Free confidential personal financial counselling service

On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations

A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice

Health-care concierge service

Volunteer service opportunities

Extensive training opportunities

Company vehicle for eligible employees

Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees

Paid Leave

Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)

Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).

Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)

Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity

Funeral Leave

Short-Term Disability Leave

Long-Term Disability Leave

Jury Duty Leave

Military Leave

Released Time for Children’s Education

Community Outreach Leave

Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law