Sr. Manager – Data Solutions
Location: Lake Forest, Illinois
Country: United States
Category: Database Management & Business Intelligence
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: February 24, 2026
Job ID: 641080
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
- 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
- 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
- MUST have Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) background
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
