Chief Data & Analytics Officer

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

 

We are looking to hire a Chief Data Analytics Officer to join our corporate IT team. This position will ideally be based at McCormick's global HQ's in Hunt Valley, MD although other locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The position is eligible to participate in McCormick's hybrid work program (50% onsite, 50% remote per month). 

 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The role of the Chief Data & Analytics Officer is pivotal in the company’s journey towards becoming a more data-driven, algorithm enabled organization. This position encompasses three primary responsibilities: Establishing the corporate data strategy, leading the enterprise data management and governance efforts and managing the technology team responsible for provisioning data in the Azure Data Analytics platform and the Google Cloud platform.

 

1. Data Strategy - As the data strategy leader, the Chief Data & Analytics Officer will establish a data strategy anchored on priorities of McCormick’s strategic plan.  The data strategy will be informed by inputs from regional and functional leaders and will help McCormick operate with data as a strategic asset. 

2. Data Management & Governance Leader - As the data management and governance leader, the Chief Data & Analytics Officer will establish and oversee McCormick’s enterprise data management and governance framework. This is a new and critical initiative for McCormick, aimed at creating a structured approach to managing the company's data as a strategic asset. The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Lead Data & AI Governance Council and Executive Committee
• Defining and implementing data management governance policies, standards, and processes.
• Ensuring data quality, timeliness, discoverability, and consistency across the organization.

3. Enterprise Data Services Management - The third responsibility involves managing the technology team responsible for data provisioning on the Azure Data Analytics platform and the Google Cloud platform. The Data Analytics Officer will ensure that the technology infrastructure supports the company’s strategic goals. Responsibilities in this area include:

• Overseeing the development and maintenance of technology and data architecture – Data Lake, Data Pipes, Data Catalog, AI Factory
• Ensuring seamless data integration and accessibility for analytics and business intelligence purposes.
• Leading the implementation of appropriate data technologies to enhance data processing and analysis and artificial intelligence capabilities.
• Managing technology projects and ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborating with functions and security to ensure data security and governance requirements are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Data Strategy & Governance – Oversees data s