Director of Analytics Strategy

Job Summary The Director of Analytics Strategy & Product Manager will define and lead Syscos enterprise analytics visionconnecting strategy, product innovation, and performance enablement to deliver measurable business impact. This leader will drive the roadmap, development, and adoption of Syscos enterprise analytics products, ensuring they empower data-driven decisions across functions, geographies, and customer touchpoints. As a key player in Syscos digital transformation and customer-first evolution, this role will combine strategic foresight, analytical rigor, and product management discipline to shape how insights inform Syscos pricing, merchandising, supply chain, and customer experience strategies. This position requires close collaboration with executive leadership, functional partners (e.g., merchandising, revenue management, human resources), operating and specialty companies, and technology teams to translate enterprise priorities into actionable analytics solutions. Responsibilities: Analytics Strategy & Vision Define the vision and strategy for Syscos enterprise analytics capabilitiesaligning business priorities with data-driven decision making. Partner with senior leadership to identify high-impact opportunities where analytics can unlock growth, improve margin, or enhance customer engagement. Lead the evolution of Syscos analytics ecosystem to support predictive, prescriptive, and real-time decisioning capabilities. Champion a unified analytics operating model that fosters cross-functional alignment and accelerates adoption of insights. Product Leadership Own the end-to-end roadmap for Syscos enterprise analytics and performance intelligence platforms. Translate business needs into clear product requirements, ensuring that analytics tools and models deliver tangible business value. Oversee product lifecycle managementfrom ideation and prioritization through design, development, testing, and scale. Collaborate with Business Technology and Data Science teams to ensure models and tools are scalable, governed, and user-centric. Establish KPIs and success metrics to measure adoption, impact, and continuous improvement. Execution & Enablement Develop and operationalize frameworks to measure performance across strategic initiatives, markets, and customer segments. Guide cross-functional teams to embed analytics into business workflows, enabling self-service insights and operational excellence. Partner with Finance and Strategy teams to translate insights into strategic action plans and performance commitments. Define and drive best practices for governance, data quality, and analytical integrity across the enterprise. Leadership & Culture Lead and mentor a team of analytics strategists, translators and product owners, fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and accountability. Educate and influence leaders across Sysco to elevate analytical literacy and adoption of data-driven practices. Serve as a thought leader representing Syscos analytics vision internally and externally, connecting analytics strategy to enterprise value creation. Qualifications Education Bachelors degree in an analytical or quantitative discipline (e.g., Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Business). MBA or advanced degree in Business, Analytics, or related field preferred. Experience 8+ years of experience in analytics, strategy, or product management roles within large enterprises or top-tier consulting firms. Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives that integrate analytics, technology, and business strategy. Experience managing enterprise-level analytics products or platforms with measurable business impact. Professional Skills Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to translate complex analytical findings into actionable business insights. Strong product management capabilityskilled in defining product vision, prioritizing features, and driving adoption. High proficiency in working with digital, data, and analytics ecosystems (data architecture, modeling, visualization, and integration). Excellent communication and storytelling skillsable to bridge technical depth with executive-level impact Strong people leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop diverse, high-performing teams. Deep understanding of how analytics influence pricing, customer segmentation, operational efficiency, and enterprise value creation. #J-18808-Ljbffr