Senior Manager - Data Science & AI Innovation

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At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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** Position Summary*
* This leadership position will be responsible for overseeing Commercial advanced analytics and AI/GenAI strategy, acting as the primary bridge between Commercial business stakeholders and IT/technical delivery teams. This role identifies opportunities and connects with internal/external delivery partners to deliver solutions that drive growth and influence the commercial strategy and daily operations through the implementation of data science, advanced analytics, and AI/GenAI capabilities.

This role will collaborate closely with and report to the Director of Business Intelligence & Data Analytics of Commercial Intelligence Hub to drive the future of advanced analytics and AI/GenAI innovation within the Nestlé Center for Demand Generation. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical/data science background with proven experience as a business-savvy innovation leader - someone who understands the craft deeply enough to guide, challenge, and quality-check technical teams, and work closely with business stakeholders, shaping strategy, prioritizing use cases.

This role requires excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization while acting as a trusted intermediary between business stakeholders and technical implementers. The role will lead, both directly & indirectly, a team of analysts and advisors responsible for generating advanced analytics and AI/GenAI solutions and driving business alignment for inflight and future innovation projects.

The role will also be responsible for boosting solution adoption by different functions within Nestlé's Commercial organization.

** Primary Responsibilities*
* + Work closely with commercial business functions to assess needs and determine the most effective means of facilitating decision-making through accurate, relevant and timely insights.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize data science, AI, and GenAI projects that drive business value and align with Commercial strategic priorities.

+ Lead the development and implementation of advanced AI and GenAI solutions (e.g., agentic workflows, LLM-powered assistants, machine learning models) in partnership with IT and technical delivery partners, ensuring solutions are both technically sound and grounded in business value.

+ Serve as the primary liaison between Commercial business stakeholders and IT/technical implementation teams - framing ambiguous business problems into clear technical specifications and ensuring delivered solutions map back to measurable business outcomes.

+ Identify, evaluate, and champion emerging AI, GenAI, and automation capabilities, translating them into scalable innovation initiatives aligned with Nestlé's commercial priorities.

+ Drive the implementation, operationalization, and…