Job Description:
Royal Canin's mission is to transform the health and well-being of cats and dogs by advancing nutrition and knowledge in partnership with pet professionals.
The strategic ambition is to serve 50 million pets, increase Customer NPS to over 70%, and reduce the carbon footprint by 30% by 2030. These goals require capabilities that enable sustainable omnichannel growth, improve inventory turnover, leverage real-time analytics and data-driven visibility, seamlessly expand channels, and confirm customer satisfaction, reflecting the quality and passion in our products.
This role is part of the EOS Data organization and is responsible for delivering all data projects within the EOS program. It collaborates with Data workstream leads, EOS COE DT, GPOs, RC R&G, and MGS, ensuring project delivery follows Mars project methodology, promotes adoption of core solutions, and standardizes processes.
This role will oversee deployment of data projects such as: End-to-End master data governance, MDG rollout ahead of S/4, and S/4 retirement.
It works closely with the Data team, COE DT, COE business units, MGS, and CXO to ensure milestone achievement.
Externally, it collaborates with third-party vendors, system integrators, and business integrators.
Key stakeholders include the EOS Program Group, Regional CIOs, and MGS Data leaders.
What are we looking for? 7 to 10 years of experience in deploying new digital capabilities or in demand/sales functions.
Ability to articulate digital strategy aligned with business goals.
Understanding of business processes and change management.
Experience with agile, design thinking, and full development cycle of modular platforms.
Proven ability to deliver through others and foster collaboration.
Experience engaging senior stakeholders and external resources in ambiguous environments.
Strong communication skills, especially in English.
Knowledge of e-commerce processes, CPG business models, and customer trends.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Curiosity and ability to learn new functional and technical skills quickly.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities under pressure.
What will be your key responsibilities? Lead end-to-end data program delivery, managing various project workstreams.
Create and maintain deployment plans, ensuring timely, quality, and budget-compliant delivery.
Ensure project deliverables meet stage gate requirements.
Manage project meetings and governance.
Manage vendor SOWs.
Lead Fit to Template sessions with CoEs and Regional Leads for system demonstrations and feedback gathering.
Gather and analyze local requirements to adapt core templates for legal and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate communication, training, and change management activities with CXO.
Coordinate system integration testing with COEs, regional leads, and vendors.
Support design of new data processes to deliver value.
Lead technical cutover planning for go-live.
Analyze business processes and identify improvement opportunities.
Communicate project progress to stakeholders.
What can you expect from Mars? Work with talented colleagues guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.
Access to top-tier learning and development, including Mars University.
Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Assistance or accommodations for disabilities are available upon request, and requesting such assistance will not penalize applicants.