Data Models Lead – Data Engineering

Data and Analytics is foundational to our Petcare OGSM and will drive our transformation to a business that is powered by data.   To deliver on this ambition set by this OGSM we require the very highest level of technical / engineering expertise within Global Petcare Data & Analytics. There is a need to expand this high performing team of creative, skilled individuals – to help build out new capabilities and bring fresh ideas to the table

What are we looking for?

• Degree level OR equivalent demonstrated through work experience. Nice to have – Masters / Degree with some computing, scientific, statistical or mathematical component
• Extensive experience working with data, data models, and data systems in support of marketing technology (MarTech), e.g. CMS, CDPs, identity resolution/SSO
• Extensive experience using MarTech-related data to derive insights and better understand consumers
• Hands on data engineering/development experience, preferably in a cloud/big data environment
• Skilled in at least one of Python, PySpark, SQL or similar
• Leadership experience in insight or data functions, delivering data projects and insight to inspire action and drive benefits
• Experience leading development of full end to end data engineering projects
• Able to manage expectations in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment and deliver excellence
• Design of solutions that subscribe to robust and agile technical frameworks and standards
• Passion for working creatively with interesting, innovative data
• The capacity to manage, mentor and coach data engineers of varying levels of experience
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to new software and techniques

Nice to Have 

• Experience working with projects in Apache Spark, Databricks of similar
• Expert cloud platform knowledge, e.g. Azure

What will be your key responsibilities?

• A technical expert and leader on the Petcare Data & Analytics Platform, helping build the foundations for a better understanding of pets and pet-owners
• Manage, mentor, coach, develop and inspire a team of enthusiastic data engineers
• Lead a multi-disciplinary, matrix team that is responsible for delivering Personalization Engine & associated Data Models across Mars Petcare
• Partner with Product Management and Delivery functions to evaluate business requirements whilst thinking like the end user and translating these requests into technical requirements.
• Collaborate with other Data Models Leads to develop data models for global Petcare products, ensuring consistency, scalability, and governance
• This role will create and maintain the roadmap and vision for building, maintaining, and optimizing Media Data Models (including integrating new data sources and ensuring quality and governance) for use across Mars Petcare in a wide range of Analytics and Data Products
• Engage with senior stakeholders as a primary contact for technical solutions. This role will require significant stakeholder management, working across broader Data & Analytics teams and functions, a deep understanding of MarTech/CDPs, and an ability to grasp and deliver towards the bigger picture with data

Other key responsibilities include: 

• Take technical ownership of engineering projects and products
• Lead, design, engineer & orchestrate data products & pipelines in a cloud environment using a progressive tech stack
• Drive best practices and innovation across the team and wider department
• Take accountability & ownership for technical frameworks, processes and best practices which allow engineers of all levels to build extensible, performant and maintainable solutions
• Manage cross-team and stakeholder relationships to drive collaboration and meet shared goals

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 125,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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