Director, Data Analytics, Automation and AI

Grow with Welch's!

Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!

At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.

We're looking for a strategic and hands‑on leader to establish and lead Welch's Data, Analytics, Automation & AI Center of Excellence (CoE). This role is ideal for a business‑minded leader who is passionate about turning data into insights, improving productivity through automation, and enabling responsible use of AI across the organization.

Reporting to the CFO, you will partner closely with Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and other business leaders to build trusted data, modern analytics capabilities, and scalable automation solutions that drive measurable business value. As Welch's continues its ERP transformation and digital evolution, this role will play a key part in shaping how we leverage data and technology to make better decisions and improve performance.

This role will be based out of our Waltham, MA headquarters, where you will be immersed in a dynamic workplace where innovation thrives and collaboration is key.

Our company in‑office schedule is designed to maximize collaboration and relationship building while balancing flexibility and well‑being. Employees are in office three days per week, with Thursdays and Fridays as remote, flex days.

• Establish and lead the Data, Analytics, Automation & AI Center of Excellence.
• Develop the roadmap, governance model, and priorities that enable trusted data, actionable insights, automation, and responsible AI across the enterprise.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities that drive growth, productivity, and better decision‑making.

• Establish data governance, stewardship, data quality, and reporting standards.
• Define enterprise metrics and trusted sources of data to improve consistency and confidence in decision‑making.
• Lead ERP data management, master data governance, and reporting capabilities as Welch's continues its digital transformation.
• Enable self‑service analytics and trusted data products that empower teams to make better decisions.

• Identify, prioritize, and scale automation and AI solutions that improve efficiency and business performance.
• Establish responsible AI practices and enable adoption of emerging technologies across the organization.
• Partner with teams to redesign processes and unlock new ways of working.
• Build organizational capability through training, change management, and communities of practice that accelerate adoption of data, automation, and AI.

• Build strong partnerships across Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and other functions.
• Manage a portfolio of data, analytics, automation, and AI initiatives, measuring adoption and business impact.
• Lead external partners and vendors while developing internal capabilities and a culture of data‑driven decision‑making.
• Build, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team or partner network across data strategy, governance, master data, analytics, automation, and AI.

• Business‑first leader who leverages data, analytics, automation, and AI to solve problems and drive measurable outcomes.
• Strategic thinker who balances long‑term vision with practical execution.
• Trusted partner who builds strong relationships and influences across functions and levels of the organization.
• Change agent who can simplify complexity, drive adoption, and help teams embrace new ways of working.
• Strong communicator who translates technical concepts into clear business insights and…