Sr Manager, Analytics & AI, Finance & CorporateWork Location: ChicagoDue to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.E., 3 days or more) is essential for effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.Want to make an impact?Technology powers Ferrara’s transformation of iconic brands into a world-class global business. Following a successful S/4HANA go‑live, our IT organization is leading the next phase of digital evolution—scaling platforms, advancing data and analytics, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable impact. This is a chance to join a highly innovative IT team with strong executive sponsorship and influence across the enterprise.Senior IT Product Manager – Analytics (Commercial & Corporate Functions) is a senior, business‑facing technology leader responsible for defining, delivering, and scaling enterprise analytics products that enable data‑driven decision‑making across Commercial (Sales, Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, Customer, Pricing) and Corporate (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement, Strategy) functions.This role blends product management rigor, analytics and data platform leadership, and senior stakeholder partnership. The Sr. IT Product Manager owns the end‑to‑end analytics product lifecycle—from strategy and roadmap through delivery, adoption, and value realization—while ensuring alignment with enterprise data, AI, security, and technology standards. Success is measured by business impact, adoption, and the ability to translate complex functional needs into scalable, trusted analytics capabilities.Ways you will make a differenceDefine and maintain the analytics product strategy and roadmap supporting Commercial and Corporate functionsPartner with senior business leaders to translate strategic priorities into scalable analytics capabilitiesDevelop business cases, value hypotheses, and success metrics for new analytics investmentsBalance innovation, speed‑to‑value, and platform standardizationAnalytics Delivery & ExecutionLead cross‑functional teams (Data Engineering, BI, Architecture, Data Science, Vendors) to design, build, test,



and deploy analytics productsManage multiple concurrent initiatives across functions while maintaining alignment to enterprise prioritiesEnsure strong delivery discipline across Agile and hybrid delivery modelsProvide visibility into risks, dependencies, timelines, and outcomes; escalate as neededBusiness Impact & EnablementEnable self‑service analytics through reusable, well‑governed data and semantic layersDrive adoption of advanced analytics and AI‑enabled use cases across Commercial and Corporate domainsLead insight‑driven problem solving, root‑cause analysis, and performance measurementSupport analytics maturity and upskilling of business usersArchitecture, Data & Technology LeadershipPartner with Enterprise Architecture to shape analytics and data platform directionReview solution designs to ensure alignment with enterprise standards, scalability, and securityGuide integration across SAP and non‑SAP platforms and enterprise data productsEnsure analytics solutions support end‑to‑end business processes and decision flowsSecurity, Compliance & Risk ManagementEmbed enterprise‑grade security, privacy, and compliance controls into analytics solutionsEnsure adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and data governance standardsPartner with Risk, Security, and Legal teams to assess technologies and vendorsManage strategic delivery and solution partners as an extension of internal teamsEnsure vendor performance, accountability, and alignment to business outcomesBuild trusted relationships across business, IT, and executive stakeholdersCommunicate clearly with senior audiences on trade‑offs, risks, and recommendationsDecision‑Making AuthorityOwns prioritization of analytics initiatives and product backlog within the domainDefines scope, sequencing,



and delivery approach for analytics productsEscalates and resolves competing functional prioritiesInfluences enterprise analytics and data platform decisionsSkills that will make you successfulStrategic thinker with strong business acumenDeep curiosity and ability to diagnose root causes of complex problemsComfortable operating across multiple business partners with competing prioritiesStrong communicator who can translate between business and technology audiencesSkilled at driving change, adoption, and cross‑functional alignmentExperiences that will support your successRequiredBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience7+ years of progressive IT experience, including analytics, data platforms, or enterprise systemsDemonstrated experience delivering enterprise‑scale analytics or data productsStrong understanding of Commercial and/or Corporate business processes and dataProven ability to influence senior business and technology leadersPreferredExperience with SAP S/4HANA and enterprise commercial or financial data domainsExperience with cloud‑based data platforms, modern BI tools, and AI/ML use casesExperience leading large‑scale transformation or digital programsCertifications in Product Management, Analytics, Data Engineering, or Agile deliveryWhat We OfferAt Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual premio based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.Live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QRCompensationThe salary range for this role is $125,875 - $176,225 annually.EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Sr Manager, Analytics & Ai, Finance & Corporate - $125,875 - $176,225 A Year (Roma)
🏢 Ferrara
📍 Roma