Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics

job description What This Position Is All About:This individual is responsible for leading the Analytics practice at Saks OFF 5TH. He/she will act as the analytic expert behind Saks OFF 5TH’s omni-channel data architecture & CRM investigations and initiatives, playing a key role in targeted marketing and personalization performance measurement and key enabler of personalization.This person is expected to also be a champion for the analytics and measurement discipline within the organization – he/she will be responsible for working cross-functionally and at all levels to incorporate best practices into marketing analytic process and practice, and agencies and vendors. In addition, this position will liaise with Data Engineering and peer-Analytics teams to manage the collection and organization of customer/product analytics data for data science, management of model-ready variables, governance over effective cross-analytics collaboration and participate in personalization discussions to solution or scope the ask to Tech teams.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SQL, Python, R, SAS as well as sound understanding of enabling marketing programs through advanced analytics, data science and business rules. Specifically, you should possess the following skillsets:-Programming: Proficiency with command-line statistical analysis software (e.g. SAS or R) or with a high-level programming language (e.g. C++, Java, Python, SQL, VB, etc), including familiarity with databases, website and app tagging, data maintenance, cleaning; knowledge of web analytics packages (e.g. Omniture or Adobe Analytics)-Business Acumen: Proven ability to operationalize growth strategies through robust Test & Learn, and customizing data science outcomes to business – recognizing the variability and complexity of business and store operations – should be comfortable with ’80-20’ output to drive meaningful, actionable business results.-Project Management: Strong attention to detail, willingness to wear multiple hats, building and tracking a work plan in a fast-based environment, working with Engineering and Product teams in AGILE environments to plan for and execute sound data tracking solutionsAs The Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics, You Will:Leads multiple functions within purview of Advanced Analytics and Data Science including but not limited to Unified Marketing Measurement, CRM, Segmentation, Web Analytics, Personalization, Promotion & Marketing OptimizationSubject matter expert on All Data / Database technologies, Advanced Statistical Models / Data Science Techniques and Analytics TechnologyKey thought partner for Email marketing teams in development of contact optimization strategies, personalized trigger programs and A/B testingManages Leads, Managers and analysts /senior analysts responsible for individual functionsBuilds new analytic capabilities for Saks OFF 5TH by translating business needs into analytic problems and seeking out the data necessary through internal and external partnershipsKey Tech Liaison with Data Engineering teams and responsible for ensuring accurate requirement gathering, managing expectations with Data Engineering and Data Services as well as VendorsIdentifies and drives strategic priorities by participating in vendor selection, grooming and onboarding plans, ideation meetings and manages prioritization process / roadmap with internal and external stakeholdersDefines team vision and orchestrates projects, processes and cross-functional task forces to deliver meaningful outcomesPrepares and delivers executive ready presentations highlighting insights and recommendationsTranslates business needs into solvable analytic approachesSupports DVP on key initiatives as requiredKeep up to date with technological advancements / open source adoption in the data science industry Leads development of internal talent to meet future needs of the organizationYour Life and Career at HBC:Be part of a world-class team; work with an adventurous spirit; think and act like an owner-operator!Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporateA culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balanceBenefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)An amazing employee discount#LI-MG1 This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensation and training.HBC welcomes all applicants for this position.