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Job Location: Hershey, PA * Role Overview: The Product Manager role is responsible for leading and managing data-centric projects that drive operational efficiencies and strategic insights. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of data management frameworks, ensuring data quality and integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support supply chain optimization and decision-making processes. The individual will work closely with stakeholders to align data initiatives with business objectives, drive data-driven decision-making, and ensure the successful execution of data programs that enhance supply chain performance. * Responsibilities: 1. Data Program Oversight: Manage data programs and projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring alignment with supply chain objectives and business goals. Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve successful outcomes. 2. Data Quality Management: Develop and enforce data governance policies, procedures, and tools to maintain high data quality and integrity. Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and address data quality issues. 3. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with supply chain, IT, and business units to understand data needs and requirements. Facilitate communication between teams to ensure data solutions are effectively integrated and meet user needs. 4. Strategic Insights and Reporting: Analyze and interpret data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for supply chain optimization. Develop and deliver reports, dashboards, advanced analytics, and AI solutions to deliver value cases for Supply Chain and to support strategic decision-making. 5. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve supply chain outcomes through optimization using advanced data and analytics techniques and AI. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities to deliver value against Supply Chain value use cases. * Qualifications:* * Data Management Expertise: Deep understanding of data management principles, practices, and technologies. Ability to design and implement robust data governance frameworks to ensure data accuracy and consistency. * Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage complex data projects, including planning, execution, and delivery. Strong organizational skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and achieve milestones on time. * Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the capability to interpret and leverage data to drive business decisions. Proficiency in using data analysis tools and techniques to derive meaningful insights. * Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present data findings and collaborate with stakeholders. Ability to translate complex data concepts into clear, actionable recommendations. * Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in data management and analytics tools such as SQL, Python, and data visualization software. Familiarity with supply chain management systems and processes is advantageous. * Experience & Education:* * Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in data management, data analysis, or related roles, with at least 3 years in a program management or leadership capacity. Experience within the supply chain or consumer packaged goods industry is highly preferred. * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in data management or project management are a plus. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).