SVP, Analytics

Role Specific Information

Job Description

About the Role

As Senior Vice President of Analytics, you will oversee the strategic direction, development, innovation and execution of analytics initiatives within the organization. You will lead a team with a deep understanding of data analytics, predictive modeling and advanced statistical techniques and collaborate closely with functional leadership to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business performance across departments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and communicate Kohl's analytics strategy, which aligns with its overall business objectives and drives growth, efficiency, and innovation
• Oversee advanced analytics solutions' design, development and deployment, including predictive modeling, machine learning algorithms and data visualization techniques.
• Establish and maintain robust data governance practices to ensure the integrity, security and privacy of organizational data assets
• Implement policies and procedures for data acquisition, storage and usage in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Partner with key stakeholders to identify business challenges and opportunities that can be addressed through analytics and allow for strategic decision-making and drive business outcomes
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and related fields
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of analytics initiatives
• Monitor and analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimization
• Recruit, develop and mentor a high-performing team of analytics professionals
• Provide guidance, support and resources to enable the team to excel in their roles
• Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and continuous learning within the analytics department
• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• 10+ years of experience in progressively responsible roles
• Proven track record of leadership in analytics
• Deep understanding of statistical analysis, predictive modeling and machine learning techniques
• Proven communication, analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrated experience in driving organizational change and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities, focusing on delivering tangible business results
• Experience working in a dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on innovation and continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s Degree with MBA or equivalent experience

Preferred

• Retail experience

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Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
• Ability to comply with dress code requirements
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

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About Us

Our purpose at Kohl's is to take care of families' realest moments.
Kohl’s has been caring for families for more than 60 years, both the unique and diverse families that shop us every day and the Kohl’s family we all belong to. Caring is something that is core to who we are as a brand, and we believe that truly caring means being there for the good stuff, the bad stuff and the real stuff. Kohl’s is committed to creating a healthy and safe workplace for our associates. We seek out talent that shares our values and strive to support their journey toward fulfillment at work, at home and within our communities.