The Planet Group

Job Description

Job Title

Senior Data Solutions Manager

Location

Hybrid – Lake Forest, IL (Onsite Tuesday–Thursday)

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

Salary Range

$155,000 - 165,000/year + Bonus (14% target)

Work Hours

Day shift (40 hours/week)

Visa Sponsorship / C2C / H1B

Not accepted

Background/Reference Checks

Required

Interview Process

Three steps: HR, Manager, Executive

Role Overview

The Senior Data Solutions Manager will lead the design, development, and management of data and decision-support products—including dashboards, reports, and analytical queries—within a designated functional domain. This role serves as the primary liaison for business stakeholders, translating requirements into scalable data solutions while collaborating with a Data & Analytics Center of Excellence for advanced modeling and visualization. The ideal candidate combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and thrives in fast-paced, agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to identify data needs and deliver actionable solutions
• Design and implement dashboards, reports, and analytics to improve KPIs
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure ERP data integration
• Manage data governance and ensure compliance with standards
• Lead projects from requirements gathering through delivery and adoption
• Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to demonstrate value
• Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices in data analytics

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• 7–10 years of IT professional experience (minimum 5 strong years acceptable)
• 7+ years in Data/Analytics roles
• 3+ years supporting ERP data products for Marketing, Finance, HR, or Legal functions—or direct experience in these areas within CPG
• Proven ability to improve business KPIs through analytics
• Hands-on experience with Power BI, Business Objects, and Analysis for Office
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to deliver measurable business value through data solutions
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (CDS Views, BTP, SAC, Fiori)
• Familiarity with SAP ECC data architecture (BW, HANA)
• Exposure to advanced analytics and data science techniques (Python, predictive forecasting)
• Knowledge of Generative AI solutions for decision-making
• Industry Requirement
• MUST have Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) background

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.