Director Data Stewardship and Commercial Solutions
Mars (External) Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Director-level Data Leadership role at Mars (External). Illinois-Chicago · full-time · $192,560–$264,770 base.
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What you'll do
- Set the Commercial digital direction, explain it to stakeholders and turn it into an executable plan
- Build a roadmap with Mars Global Services, Supplier Quality Assurance, Sustainability and other partners around business needs
- Create governance and quality practices for Commercial master and transactional data, including policies and measures for integrity and compliance
- Act as a Commercial data steward and work with other functions’ stewards on important data used by Commercial
- Grow data skills across Commercial and align with the central Data & Analytics team on tools and use of data
What you bring
- You hold a bachelor's degree, which is required for this role
- At least eight years in data, digital, analytics, technology or a related business area
- Experience leading teams responsible for digital products, data or business solutions
- A track record of shaping and delivering digital or data strategies, plus work in data governance, stewardship and quality
Who this fits
This director role suits someone who has led teams and can set data and digital direction while building stewardship and literacy across Commercial. You’ll lead a team of professionals and work with stakeholders across functions.
From the employer
Job Description:
The Director, Data Stewardship and Commercial Solutions leads a team of professionals responsible for building, developing, and managing products that support the Commercial organization. The team is focused on AI-enabled solutions that support Category Management, Sourcing & Contracting, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Sustainability, and Centers of Excellence (COE). This role is responsible for developing, communicating, and executing the Commercial digital strategy, advancing data stewardship and governance practices, and promoting data literacy and capability building across the organization.
What are we looking for?
Required
- Bachelor's degree.
- 8+ years of experience in data, digital, analytics, technology, or related business functions.
- Experience leading teams responsible for digital products, data, or business solutions.
- Experience developing and executing digital or data strategies.
- Experience with data governance, stewardship, and quality management.
Preferred
- Experience supporting AI-enabled products or solutions.
- Experience supporting Commercial, Category Management, Sourcing & Contracting, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Sustainability, or Centers of Excellence (COE).
- Experience working with global teams.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Digital Strategy: Develop, communicate, and execute the digital strategy for the Commercial organization. Partner with Mars Global Services, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Sustainability, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure a comprehensive roadmap.
- Governance Strategy & Quality Framework: Establish and execute governance and quality frameworks for Commercial-owned data domains, including master and transactional data. Define policies and metrics to drive continuous improvement in data integrity and compliance.
- Data Stewardship: Serve as a primary data steward for the Commercial function alongside MGS Commercial, embedding a culture of data accountability. Collaborate with data stewards in other functions to ensure Commercial requirements are considered for critical data domains consumed by, but not owned by, the function.
- Data Literacy & Capability Building: Champion data literacy and best practices across the Commercial organization, partnering with the central Data & Analytics team to align on enterprise tools and ensure data is effectively leveraged to support digital solutions and strategic decision-making.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with 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.
A strong focus on 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.
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 192,560.00 - USD 264,770.00
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