Program Manager - Data Scientist, Sensory and Consumer Experience

Job Description

Overview The Experience Consumer Research Program Manager Data Scientist, located in Hyderabad (ICC), is responsible for overseeing the Experience Consumer Research team in India Capability Center to ensure exceptional Consumer Research service is provided for EMESA, BI & APAC. This role will coordinate with in-market team leads, serving as the primary touchpoint for R&D leadership to provide feedback, collaborate on strategic initiatives, and continuously identify opportunities to drive for speed-agility ensuring quality and on-time delivery output. Responsibilities Project Manager of Consumer Research Transformation for EMESA, BI & APAC- including managing timelines, coordinating with category and sector teams, leading delegation of projects, measuring key success metrics, establishing best practices for future expansion into Eastern World. Influence/Consult/Execute Collaborate with Digital and Data Solutions and EXPerience to create new tools and automated solutions to enable speed and savings for Consumer Research Transformation Decide/Consult/Execute Work closely with peer in MCC ensuring the same way of working across geographies and share learnings. Provide progress reports, flag issues with senior stakeholders in Service Delivery team and EXP. Generate User Stories for future improvements Influence/Consult Work closely with Service Delivery and EXPerience Director to implement, promote & execute EXPerience Transformation vision and mission. Influence/Execute Be a digital ambassador for data quality and making our data more silver-ready for digitization goals in the future. Generate global data standard template for EXPerience- Influence/Execute Qualifications BS in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Data Science, Sensory science, Statistics) preferred with a strong theoretical background in statistical analysis techniques, Sensory, and processes. 6-9yrs work experience in a consumer research/insights role preferably in an FMCG environment dependent on degree (minimum 2 yr for BS, for example) Deep knowledge of data analysis and process methodologies with strong background in Quantitative research methods. Digital Transformation knowledge is a plus. Horizon scanning and ability to implement in-house cutting-edge consumer transformation methods. Good understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge Advanced English skills Systems: EyeQuestion, PowerBI, XLStat, Harmoni (reporting), LabVantage, O365 Comprehension and ability to execute on relevant digital technologies impacting business operations. Advanced data analytics skillset to discover new insights that will guide strategic decisions. Ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities and projects requiring a high degree of organizational and communication skills to ensure requests are delivered in a timely manner. Strong leadership and motivational skills with a track record of identifying and championing new processes for improving fact-based decision making.