Job Description

Senior Manager Data Loading

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.  We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.  Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Data Loading is responsible for leading a team responsible for Data Acquisition & Receipt, Ingestion & Staging, Data Validation & Quality Control, Anomaly Detection, Release Assembly, and Delivery to Platform.

The primary objective of this role is to enable the rapid, scalable, and high-quality onboarding of retailer data. Success is measured by the organization's ability to onboard more data sources, faster, while maintaining data quality and operational reliability.

This leader is accountable for operational performance and is responsible for continuously evaluating existing processes, identifying bottlenecks, and challenging ways of working that limit speed, scalability, or productivity. Working closely with Product, Technology, and Engineering teams, the role defines operational requirements and drives improvements that increase capacity, quality, and efficiency.

The successful candidate combines strong people leadership, operational excellence, and a technology and innovation mindset. They are comfortable leveraging automation, AI, and modern tools to improve execution, increase capacity, and support growth without compromising quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Loading team and deliver onboarding commitments.
• Drive onboarding speed, quality, throughput, and operational performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and define process, technology, and automation requirements that improve scalability.
• Partner with Product, Technology, and Engineering teams to improve delivery outcomes.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team focused on execution, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Success Measures

• Number of data sources successfully onboarded.
• Onboarding cycle time.
• Data quality and delivery performance.
• Reduction in manual effort.
• Scalability without proportional headcount growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Data Operations, Production Operations, Analytics Operations, or related operational environments.
• Experience leading operational teams and delivering business-critical outcomes.
• Demonstrated success improving operational performance, productivity, quality, or scalability.
• Ability to identify operational bottlenecks and translate them into actionable improvement opportunities.
• Experience partnering effectively with Product, Technology, and Engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and evolving environments.

Qualifications for Success

• Experience scaling onboarding, production, or operational capabilities.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvement, automation, or operational transformation initiatives.
• Practical experience applying AI, automation, or digital tools to improve productivity and business outcomes.
• Ability to translate operational challenges into business requirements and technology priorities.
• Curiosity for emerging technologies and willingness to challenge established ways of working.

Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location: This position can be located in the following area(s): Athens, Greece (Hybrid) (please include on-site requirements/ days per week if applicable)

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