Senior Director, Enterprise Data Strategy

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Senior Director Enterprise Data Strategy

Reports to: Chief Digital Officer

Location: Work remotely /Crystal Lake IL preferred

Europe (UK Germany France Italy France Czech Republic)

The Senior Director Enterprise Data Strategy and Execution is responsible for establishing the vision (defined with the Excom) strategic priorities and execution of a comprehensive data strategy and analytics initiatives across the organization ensuring data is effectively managed governed and leveraged to inform critical business decisions. This role collaborates closely with our segments and corporate functions to align data initiatives with overall business objectives and drive strategic value from data assets. The senior Director will drive data solutions that support business growth enhance operational efficiency and foster a data-driven culture across the enterprise.

This role will also play a critical role to identify and champion planning and advancement for innovative data technologies and solutions such as artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning (ML) predictive analysis etc. to enhance the organizations data capabilities working in conjunction with IS.

This role will also need to identify a network of Data Representatives within each segment and function (in a distributed model) to ensure widespread and scalable implementation of the strategy.

As a Senior Director EDS you will:

Data Strategy and Execution

• Lead the creation and execution of the enterprise-wide data strategy and global data governance initiatives including Data Documentation Data Quality Data Access Control Data Integration and Interoperability Data Change Management and Master Data Management all to directly support organizational priorities. Incorporates global third-party data into the strategy including competitive intelligence market scanning and other external data insights.
• Drive the vision and roadmap for leveraging data to create value and drive digital transformation across the organization.
• Establish and/or maintain the Enterprise Data frameworks and policies to ensure data governance integrity privacy security and compliance.
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable and secure data architecture that supports business intelligence analytics and advanced data science initiatives (in collaboration with IS).
• Champion data quality initiatives to ensure the accuracy consistency and timeliness of data used across the organization.
• Promote the use of data visualizations statistical modeling and advanced analytics to generate actionable insights that drive business performance and strategic decisions.
• Partner closely with Enterprise Architecture on activities related to data strategy design architecture and solutioning.
• Create and manage an Aptar Data Encyclopedia detailing all data used by segments and departments including how it is created and managed.
• Continuously monitor the creation of new data and ensure its harmonization (in conjunction with Data Representatives)
• Create robust processes to centrally manage Master Data across all Aptar IT platforms.
• Drive Data Democratization by establishing a governance model focused on report reuse and lifecycle management.

Business Partnering and Matrixed Relationships

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with cross functional leaders and collaborate to ensure alignment of data strategy with localized initiatives and ensure adherence to enterprise data and architecture principles/policies.
• Work with IS to integrate data governance data management practices and technological solutions ensuring a unified approach to data utilization.
• Partner with business units to identify key data opportunities ensuring data is used to solve complex business challenges.

• Identify collaborate and champion innovative data technologies and solutions such as artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning (ML) predictive analysis big data and cloud computing to enhance the organizations data capabilities.
• Executive Level Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on stakeholder engagement activities key metrics and potential risks or opportunities.

Who We are Looking For

Requirements:

• Minimum BS or BA degree required
• 10 years in data management analytics or related functions including 35 years in a leadership role.
• Deep experience with enterprise data platforms data lakes/warehouses BI tools and industrial data systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and systems (SAP MES etc.).
• Proven ability to define and execute cross-functional strategies.

• Ability to assess design and execute data strategies that align with business objectives.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management relationship building and communication strategy development.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills to identify key stakeholder priorities and develop effective engagement plans.
• Strong communication and change management skills.

Who We are

At Aptar we leverage insights design engineering and science to develop drug and consumer product dosing dispensing and protection technologies for many of the worlds leading brands. Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives looks health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Our innovations nasal drug delivery for emergency medicines precise fragrance applications mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments and much more

With manufacturing facilities across North America Europe Asia and South America and a dedicated team of over 13000 employees in about 20 countries Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.

Our Culture

At Aptar our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work we all thrive.

How We Support Our Employees

• An exciting diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan vacation medical dental vision life disability pet insurance wellness plan and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age sex disability sexual orientation race religion or belief.

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In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role is $200000-$300000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Aptaralso offers a variety of benefits including health life and disability insurance 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution flexible spending accounts EAP education assistance parental leave paid time off company-paid holidays and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location pay class or other factors