Senior Data Manager

Mintel is looking for an experienced Data Manager to join the dynamic Chicago team. This role will be working as part of Mintel's Data Governance function within the Data Innovation team to develop data models, common taxonomies, data structures and well-governed data marts across all of Mintel’s data. This person must be comfortable working with remote teams and will be an influential position that will help shape the future of data at Mintel. 

What You Will Be Doing:

• Working with a team to create the new data structure for Mintel’s data
• Establishing data models, data structures, data standards, best practices, processes, procedures for the data on the roadmap
• Facilitating working groups to gather feedback on recommendations, work through implementation details and roll out change
• Providing critical support for your areas of data expertise both within and outside the team, to include:
• Working with data owners to translate business requirements to data requirements
• Helping data projects to meet standards
• Governing the data life cycle of data domains from inception to production
• Documenting data quality and transformation rules appropriately

What We Are Looking For:

• Great Communicator: You are an effective communicator who can discuss difficult technologies while also focusing on the audience to tailor discussions.
• Naturally Curious: You are naturally curious and great at navigating vendor conversations, asking second and third level questions to get at the heart of impending challenges and goals.
• Data-Driven : You have proven analytical skills and are able to rapidly organize information, draw conclusions, identify patterns, and succinctly communicate key points and translate your knowledge visually. You have strong familiarity with taxonomies and data relationships and can understand complex processes.
• Committed to Personal Growth: You are committed to continuous learning and growth, constantly pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone to develop your skill set.
• Commercially-Minded : You are dedicated to quality, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in your work to elevate our products.
• Tech-Savvy : You have excellent Excel skills and are able to find creative ways to help clients digest and derive insights from large sets of data. If you have experience with R, SQL, Looker, or other data analysis platforms, that's a plus.
• Humble : You are humble, yet confident. You willingly admit when you need help, and you know how and when to utilize the resources and people around you. You are also willing to share your own knowledge for the benefit of the team.
• Self-Directed: You take initiative to solve problems and uncover opportunities, and you are eager to take ownership and accountability for the growth of our products.
• A Collaborator: You bring an energy to the table that encourages and develops internal relationships. You seek out opportunities to collaborate with peers in your department and across the organization.

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