Senior Director – Analytics & AI (Intelligent Decisioning) at Trackmind – Remote

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.