Sr Data Product Manager , Global SAP Analytics

At McCormick we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth respect everyones contributions and do whats right for our business our people our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry retail outlets food manufactures food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore Maryland USA area McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific China Europe Middle East and Africa and the Americas including North South and Central America

Position Overview

The Data Product Manager (SAP Analytics) leads the strategy design and delivery of trusted high-value data products for McCormicks SAP Analytics. This role is accountable for the end-to-end lifecycle quality and adoption of SAP Analytics data products that enable measurable business outcomes including strategic decision-making performance transparency and operational excellence across McCormick.

The Data Product Manager (SAP Analytics) is accountable for the definition championing and most importantly delivery of trusted high-value data products. The role works as one with McCormicks Transformation & Technology (including Data & Analytics Data Governance Information Security and Technology teams) and Global Business Solutions (including Automation and Data Science & Engineering teams) functions to connect people platforms and processes establishing a trusted intelligent and connected SAP Analytics data foundation that supports McCormicks global growth and enterprise value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Description

1. Data Product Strategy & Vision: Defines the strategy and roadmap for SAP Analytics data products that enable functional priorities and deliver measurable business value in alignment with McCormicks enterprise data strategiesboth at the functional level as established by the Data Owner and at the enterprise level as established by the Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO). Partners with stakeholders and Transformation & Technology Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) to prioritize initiatives based on business impact ROI potential and readiness for advanced analytics and AI applications. Directs the design and delivery of data products that generate tangible business outcomes while ensuring scalability interoperability and longterm sustainability. Establishes and maintains strong crossfunctional alignment to effectively prioritize initiatives communicate progress and advance McCormicks datadriven transformation.

1. Data Product Lifecycle Ownership: Directs the planning prioritization and delivery of SAP Analytic data products through an agile iterative approach that ensures responsiveness to evolving business needs. Manages the data product backlogtranslating functional requirements into clear actionable user storiesand directs Data Engineers Data Architects (who are part of the AI and analytics product teams) and Data Stewards to deliver high-quality secure and accessible data solutions. Oversees release planning and approval in alignment with governance and quality standards.

1. Data Quality Trust & Compliance: Drives adherence to enterprise and functional standards for data quality lineage metadata and compliance across SAP Analytic data products. Partners with key stakeholders to embed governance and regulatory requirements into data product design and delivery. Monitors data quality and trust metrics driving continuous improvement to ensure data products remain reliable reusable and fit for analytical and AI-driven use cases.

1. Data Enablement & Workforce Readiness: Enables relevant stakeholders to easily find understand and use trusted data by ensuring data products are well-documented cataloged and supported with clear usage guidance. Partners with key stakeholders to maintain accurate catalog entries metadata and reference materials that promote consistent and compliant data use. Leads initiatives to strengthen engagement with data products and activate a culture where data is valued trusted and responsibly used as ground truth.

1. Data Product Performance & Value Realization: Defines and tracks performance metrics to measure the adoption quality and business impact of SAP Analytic data products. Establishes feedback loops that leverage usage insights and stakeholder input to drive continuous improvement and optimization. Partners with the Data Owner to quantify and communicate data product value demonstrating significant advancement McCormicks digital and AI transformation.

Required Qualifications

Level of Education and Discipline

• Bachelors degree in Data Science Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Business Analytics or other applicable field
• Candidates with strong SAP Analytics qualifications and a demonstrated track record of data literacy may also be considered in lieu of the above degree requirements

Experience - functional/industry/commercial knowledge business acumen

• 15 years of experience in data product management data strategy or data governance within a complex or global organization
• 12 years of experience in SAP Analytics within the CPG food or manufacturing industries
• Proven ability to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of data products from vision and roadmap through delivery and adoption
• Strong understanding of data architecture quality metadata and governance with the ability to connect technical design to business value and apply modern data product concepts (e.g. data mesh)
• Demonstrated success working in Agile environments collaborating with cross-functional teams including Data Engineering IT and business stakeholders
• Solid business acumen and communication skills with experience quantifying data product value and driving data adoption across functions

Interpersonal Skills - leadership interactions communication influence

Strategic thinking skills are essential to develop data products that create business value and support key business objectives and strategies. By connecting business context with technical execution the role balances competing needs prioritizes product backlogs and ensures successful delivery of data products that achieve business objectives while driving accountability for data quality governance and adoption within an Agile iterative environment.

Influencing and collaboration skills are critical to align diverse stakeholders and advance McCormicks enterprise data and governance strategy. The Data Product Owner builds trusted relationships across multiple functions including RDQR Transformation & Technology and Global Business Solutions leading through influence and collaboration to deliver data products that meet evolving business needs.

Communication skills are required to articulate data product vision value and progress in a clear and compelling way. The role tailors messages to different audiences ensuring complex ideas are conveyed with clarity and purpose. Active listening transparency and structured communication are used to align expectations secure engagement and reinforce accountability for trusted highvalue data products.

At McCormick we have over a 100-year legacy based on our Power of People principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect recognition inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical value