In our highly versatile team with a global remit, the focus for this Global P&O Data Program Lead is on Data Quality.  The Global P&O Data Program Lead seeks to ensure high-quality data that the organization can trust.  We recently deployed Workday and ServiceNow as our core platforms to deliver P&O services to Mars associates worldwide.  This Lead is responsible for developing and implementing a user centric approach to improving data quality with data driven solutions. 

What are we looking for?

• Strong functional knowledge of HR processes and data usage along the associate lifecycle.
• Highly analytical and skilled at problem-solving (error detection, root cause analysis, error correction options, recommending best option).
• HR systems expertise preferably in Workday. Experience in and knowledge of other HR systems will be considered. 
• Demonstrates system/technical savvy with HR systems and reporting tools i.e. can quickly learn and becoming highly proficient in new systems and tools. 
• Medium to high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrates a global mindset and develops approaches that can scale broadly across markets.   
• Experience with data privacy, data handling and data classification.
• Experience with data protection laws and practices.  Working knowledge of GDPR.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Partner with stakeholders in P&O (Human Resources), S&F (Finance), Digital Technologies (IT) and other teams, to develop, drive and execute Data Quality initiatives that result in high quality data that can be trusted by multiple data consumers e.g. downstream systems, analysts generating data analysis and insights for the business, operations.
• Defines data standards for the specific data domain.  Governance standards can include Structure, Policies, CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations, RACI or RAPID documentation, Processes, Key Performance Indicators on data quality, etc.
• Engages with data creators, owners, and consumers to maintain the fitness of the data to support a business process and to provide relevant information at the right time.
• Identifies and documents the usage and purpose of each master data element, with input from data owners.  Monitors the usage of the data for compliance and alignment with purpose. 
• Identifies and documents the link between data and related business functions that enables system workflows, integrations between systems, automations, etc., with input from data creators, owners and consumers.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.
• Best-in-class 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.

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

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