Senior Director – Analytics & AI (Intelligent Decisioning)

The Senior Director – Analytics & AI will lead the global analytics, data science, AI, and intelligent automation agenda, driving data-driven decision-making and innovation across the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO), this role is responsible for building best-in-class analytics capabilities, enabling intelligent decisioning, and supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee Advanced Analytics, Data Science, AI, Innovation, and Intelligent Automation functions across the organization.

• Build, inspire, and mentor global, cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of data-driven excellence and innovation.

• Drive the development and enhancement of intelligent decisioning capabilities aligned with business objectives and customer experience goals.

• Establish and align governance models (hub-and-spoke) across global, regional, and departmental levels.

• Define and prioritize analytics and AI initiatives based on business value and strategic impact.

• Partner with business, digital, and data teams to transform the enterprise data & analytics landscape.

• Support end-to-end delivery of transformation programs and analytics-driven projects.

• Build and manage a strong ecosystem of internal and external partners to deliver multi-year roadmaps.

• Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI, analytics, and automation to drive continuous innovation.

Required Experience & Qualifications:
• 15+ years of experience in Analytics, Data Science, AI, or related domains.

• 10+ years of leadership experience managing global, multi-cultural, and distributed teams.

• Proven experience in the Food & Beverages or Manufacturing industry (preferred).

• Demonstrated success in transforming analytics organizations into best-in-class capabilities.

• Strong understanding of analytics frameworks, tools, technologies, and industry trends.

• Experience driving large-scale digital transformation and data strategy initiatives.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Competencies:
• Strategic Leadership: Ability to define and execute enterprise-level analytics and AI strategies.

• Decision-Making: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex business problems.

• Collaboration: Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders across global teams.

• Change Management: Experience driving transformation and fostering innovation at scale.

• Communication: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Partnership Building: Strong internal and external networking capabilities.

Leadership & Behavioral Attributes:
• Passion for data, AI, and emerging technologies with a continuous innovation mindset.

• Agile thinker with the ability to adapt to evolving business and digital landscapes.

• Strong focus on teamwork, collaboration, and relationship building.

• Inspirational leader who motivates teams and drives high performance.

• Resilient and composed, with the ability to navigate challenges and pivot strategies.

• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical decision-making.

• Customer-centric approach to all analytics and AI initiatives.