Systems Lead

Job Description

Job Description:

The Waltham Petcare Science Institute provides the word-class science behind the MARS Petcare brands. Our work at WALTHAM covers diverse topics in pet nutrition, health, and wellbeing and is achieved through designed experiments and real-world data. In addition, we join forces with other MARS Petcare teams in the Science domain to collectively work on making a better world for pets.

What are we looking for?

An experienced systems lead for managing the full life cycle of our data collection systems. The following elements are required/desired:

• Significant experience in life cycle management of complex operational IT systems.

• Strong project management skills.

• People management experience including technical mentoring, soft skill development, and engagement.

• Comfortable interfacing with a variety of stakeholders including business leaders, users, data engineers, and data scientists.

• Experience in an R&D environment is an asset.

• A master’s degree in a computing, a scientific, or a mathematical topic is an asset.

What will be your key responsibilities?

As a member of the WALTHAM data analytics leadership team, you will:

• Oversee the development, configuration, and support of operational IT systems for data collection.

• People manage a small team of system owners.

• Manage an IT programme for pet centre data collection systems in partnership with the Petcare IT organisation.

• Co-lead the Waltham data analytics team.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.

• 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.

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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.