Ferrara · 14 hours ago
VP, Data, Analytics, & AI
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$192K/yr - $269K/yr
10+ years expFerrara is transforming iconic brands into a world-class global business through technology. The VP, Data, Analytics & AI will leverage data, analytics, and AI to drive business value, foster a data-driven culture, and ensure effective governance and utilization of data assets across the organization.
ConfectioneryFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Define the data, analytics, and AI strategy, including vision, drivers, and outcomes
Lead the creation and ensure the ongoing relevance of the organization’s D&A strategy in collaboration with the CEO, business domain leaders, CIO, and other relevant stakeholders
Institute an operating model for data, analytics, and AI that aligns with the capabilities and competencies required to execute the strategy
Build partnerships with executive leadership and board members to ensure data is managed as a business asset, AI-ready, and track and measure the value derived from those data assets
Communicate the tangible business value generated from data, analytics, and AI initiatives to stakeholders and executives
Maintain authority and accountability for data assets, analytics used for decision-making, and AI solutions that automate decisions and augment human performance
Oversee a centralized data management/data engineering service to ensure quality, traceability, timeliness, usability, and cost-effectiveness
Oversee delivery models, methods, and practices for creating data, analytics, and AI products to ensure consistent application and use of data and analytics solutions and services, including data science
Evolve technology capabilities for the D&A platform in collaboration with the CIO to align D&A initiatives with IT infrastructure and policies and drive technology innovation across the organization
Establish and maintain trust in AI-ready data assets by instituting governance mechanisms for data, including fostering data stewardship across business data domains
Collaborate with leaders responsible for security, privacy, risk, and compliance
Understand regulatory requirements, relevant data protection laws and regulations, and industry-specific standards
Ensure the organization's data practices are compliant in collaboration with legal and compliance teams
Oversee the ethical and responsible use of data and algorithms for AI, analytics, and automated decision-making
Establish guidelines and practices to prevent misuse of data and protect individual privacy
Own the development of a data-driven culture, related competencies, behaviors, and data and AI literacy across the enterprise
Lead transformation efforts by developing D&A talent and maturing the D&A capability of the organization
Lead data-driven innovation for the enterprise, including the investigation, adoption, and exploitation of AI
Identify new data sources to enable business value innovation and new use cases
Monitor emerging skills and technologies to accelerate business innovation and transformation
Lead research, strategy creation, and development of new data and analytics products or services to expand markets, monetize data, and impact enterprise profitability
Create and expand open data public offerings to empower citizens, advance transparency, and enable better government and commercial services
Qualification
Required
In-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives
Prior leadership in driving positive change and having a seat at the table of the functional leadership team as well as the IT Leadership team
Previous positions leading Analytics and Data will be considered an advantage
Define the data, analytics, and AI strategy, including vision, drivers, and outcomes
Institute an operating model for data, analytics, and AI that aligns with the capabilities and competencies required to execute the strategy
Build partnerships with executive leadership and board members to ensure data is managed as a business asset, AI-ready, and track and measure the value derived from those data assets
Maintain authority and accountability for data assets, analytics used for decision-making, and AI solutions that automate decisions and augment human performance
Oversee delivery models, methods, and practices for creating data, analytics, and AI products to ensure consistent application and use of data and analytics solutions and services, including data science
Evolve technology capabilities for the D&A platform in collaboration with the CIO to align D&A initiatives with IT infrastructure and policies and drive technology innovation across the organization
Establish and maintain trust in AI-ready data assets by instituting governance mechanisms for data, including fostering data stewardship across business data domains
Understand regulatory requirements, relevant data protection laws and regulations, and industry-specific standards
Ensure the organization's data practices are compliant in collaboration with legal and compliance teams
Oversee the ethical and responsible use of data and algorithms for AI, analytics, and automated decision-making
Establish guidelines and practices to prevent misuse of data and protect individual privacy
Own the development of a data-driven culture, related competencies, behaviors, and data and AI literacy across the enterprise
Lead transformation efforts by developing D&A talent and maturing the D&A capability of the organization
Lead data-driven innovation for the enterprise, including the investigation, adoption, and exploitation of AI
Identify new data sources to enable business value innovation and new use cases
Monitor emerging skills and technologies to accelerate business innovation and transformation
Lead research, strategy creation, and development of new data and analytics products or services to expand markets, monetize data, and impact enterprise profitability
Expertise in data management, information/data architectures, data structures, data and analytics governance, statistical skills, and knowledge of information systems/tools
Strategic thinking and planning
Management of Capital Investments and Expenses
Deep knowledge of data, analytics and AI capabilities and evolving technologies
Leadership skills in directing staff to achieve objectives
Mentorship, Coaching and Career Development
Persuasive communication and advocacy
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Discuss technical topics in a user-friendly language
Highly self-motivated and directed
10 to 15 years of business experience, ideally in business management, legal, financial, or IT management
Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams and enterprisewide data and analytics programs
Identify and prioritize internal and external stakeholders and their goals
Connect with stakeholders to identify unmet needs and redesign business processes or address data-related risks
Inventory key performance indicators (KPIs) and use them to improve business outcomes through specific actions
Create a value-based story of how data and analytics capabilities are necessary for a successful organization
Broad understanding of strategic data and analytics capabilities and the ability to communicate these concepts to stakeholders
Support AI initiatives and data-driven culture change
Develop, manage, allocate, and govern the annual budget for the D&A function
Organize and lead a data and analytics center of excellence
Oversee the development and maintenance of the organization's data and analytics architecture and platforms
Preferred
Preferably a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, STEM, computer science, data science, information systems, or related field
Academic qualification or professional training in legal and regulatory areas is desirable
Create and expand open data public offerings to empower citizens, advance transparency, and enable better government and commercial services
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
A 401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
An annual bonus based on company performance
Company
Ferrara
Ferrara is a confectionery company that offers sweet snacking.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-10-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Marco Capurso
Chief Executive Officer
Sandi Santa Ana
¡UNIDOS! LatinX BRG (Business Resource Group) Co-Founder/Co-Lead
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