R&D Functional Expert - Data & Analytics, Reporting and Automation; Mars Global Services; Hyderabad

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic & Leadership Accountabilities

- Data Strategy Development:

o Help design and implement D&A strategy aligned with our goals.

o Identify and prioritizing key areas of data-driven improvement.

- Leadership & Team Building:

o Mentoring and developing team members where required.

o Fostering a data-driven culture within our org.

- Stakeholder Management:

o Collaborating with our FE/FAs and senior managers to understand their needs and provide data-driven solutions.

o Communicating complex data insights to non-technical audiences.

o Acting as a trusted advisor on data and analytics matters.

Technical & Operational Accountabilities

Data Infrastructure & Management:

o Oversee the design and implementation of data warehousing, data pipelines and data integration processes for our FE Org.

o Ensuring data quality, accuracy and integrity.

Reporting & Analytics:

o Developing and maintaining robust reporting frameworks and dashboards.

o Conducting in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns and insights.

o Providing actionable recommendations based on data analysis.

o Support CRD owned capabilities (where handed over to D&A)

o Manage and lead testing and training of CRD owned projects.

o Conduct doctor sessions with FE and Segment based stakeholders for analytical capabilities.

o Lead community of practices with segments to upskill in D&A capabilities.

o Track adoption and utilization of D&A owned capabilities.

Automation & Process Improvement:

o Identify and implementing automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

o Optimizing data processes and workflows.

o Implementing Mars DT sanctioned Business Intelligence tools.

Technology & Innovation (Partnering with MGS DT to):

o Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data & analytics.

o Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies.

o Ensure compliance with data security and privacy.

Key Capabilities

Technical

Data Warehousing and Data Management:

o Proficiency in data warehousing concepts and technologies.

o Strong SQL, M Query and DAX skills for data query and manipulation.

o Understanding of database design and management.

Business Intelligence (BI) Tools:

o Expertise and experience in Mars DT sanctioned reporting tools e.g. Power BI for data visualization and reporting.

o Ability to create interactive dashboards and reports.

Data Analysis and Statistical Skills:

o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

o Ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.

o Familiarity with statistical methods and techniques.

Automation Technologies:

o Understanding of automation tools and techniques (e.g. Robotic Process Automation (RPA), scripting).

o Ability to design and implement automated data processes.

Data Governance and Quality:

o Knowledge of data governance principles and practices.

o Ability to ensure data quality and integrity.

o Knowledge of Data pipelines, and ETL processes.

Programming Languages:

o Proficiency in languages like Python or R, for data manipulation and analysis is very beneficial.

Strategic and Leadership

Strategic Thinking:

o Ability to develop and implement data strategies aligned with SPOC and business goals.

o Ability to identify and prioritize data-driven opportunities.

Leadership and management:

o Ability to lead and motivate without direct authority.

o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

o Ability to foster a data-driven culture.

Stakeholder Management:

o Ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical audiences.

o Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

o Strong presentation skills.

Problem-Solving:

o The ability to find solutions to complex data problems.

Change Management:

o The ability to drive change within our organization.

Context and Scope:

The role works effectively with various stakeholders and functions in Corporate, Segment Data custodians and in Mars Digital Team to improve our digital R&D products, to enable compliance with our R&D process and ensure user friendliness & efficiency using the R&D systems. There will be some travel required within the region.

SCOPE

This role will work very closely with our team of FE/FAs to drive our D&A, reporting and automation initiatives.

The complete portfolio of R&D digital capabilities is:

• Data & Analytics reporting - Mission control, Spire, Eagle, Horizon Scanning

• Market traceability systems - Atlas MTR, Agnostic

• Inbound traceability & Testing and conformance systems - Atlas, RCLMS

• Specification management systems - Veritas

• Recipe management systems - Ara, RMS

• Core Quality Management systems - Nexus

• Quality Risk management systems - Nexus

• Supplier & Material Quality Management systems - Nexus

• Science & Regulatory Affairs management systems - Claims

Education & Professional Qualifications:

- Minimum bachelor's degree in IT, engineering, or science discipline.

- Minimum of 5 years experience in R&D, R&D systems, data, Supply or DT/Business partnership.

- Experience with R&D or Quality systems required.

- Experience with a data related role preferred.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Good understanding of data process
• Excellent networker, easily builds rapport remotely

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Fluent in English

• Understanding and use of Automation technologies preferred (e.g. RPA, Scripting)