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Head of Data roles attract strong green card sponsorship because employers filing PERM labor certification for data leadership positions must demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, clearing the path for your EB-2 or EB-3 petition. Advanced-degree professionals and specialized practitioners both have viable pathways to lawful permanent residency through this process.
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The Global Head of Data Science, Analytics & AI for Mars Snacking is a pivotal senior leadership role, that will be joining at a time of transformation for the Segment, following the recent acquisition of Kellanova. We are seeking a visionary leader to shape and execute our segment's Analytics & AI strategy. Reporting to the SVP Chief Data & Analytics Officer, and a member of the CDAO leadership team, you will be instrumental in powering our strategic priorities delivering leading digital products and capabilities, developing the governance & frameworks for how we lead in this space, and building a best-in-class team. Mars Snacking is at the start of a hugely exciting journey, integrating two incredibly successful organizations with exciting and category leading brands. This position requires a leader who can innovate, excite, and help shape our future; ensuring data, analytics, and AI are core enablers of our growth across a newly expanded portfolio. As a key member of the CDAO leadership team, you will be responsible for co-creating a vision and strategy that will help steer the organisation through complexity and change, keeping a sharp focus on value creation and a winning culture.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related discipline preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in the data and analytics space with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity managing large, technical teams.
- Proven experience in Product Management, specifically within the AI, Data Science, and Machine Learning domains.
- Strong stakeholder relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders across a large enterprise.
- Deep technical knowledge in Machine Learning, Data Science, and Computational Science.
- Demonstrated experience in AI strategy development and successful implementation.
- Experience managing vendor and partner relationships to drive innovation and execution.
- A strong understanding of User Experience (UX) principles in the context of AI and analytics products.
- Solid experience in business case development and feasibility assessment for technical projects.
- Ideally experience in a CPG or Retail environment.
- Experience working across leading technology platforms including GCP Gemini, Databricks, Azure, etc.
Responsibilities
- AI Strategy & Vision: Lead the development and application of the strategic vision for data science, analytics, and AI for the Snacking segment, partnering with functional, regional, and divisional leaders to deliver innovative and scalable solutions.
- Team Leadership: Build, engage, and develop a high-performing global team of Data Science, Analytics & AI associates, establishing clear ways of working and accountabilities.
- Stakeholder Management / Business Partnership: Be the strategic partner of choice for the segment regions, functions & divisions by deeply understanding the business needs, identifying opportunities for scale and providing innovative solutions and recommendations.
- Deliver Business Value: Support the regions, functions and divisions on the delivery of our integration priorities with purpose and pace.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure operational excellence and accelerate quality growth through the creation of advanced analytics and AI capabilities, such as SRM (Strategic Revenue Management) and Perfect Store, Perfect Service agentic tools.
- Capability & Governance: Establish a clear vision, strategy, and framework to ensure a consistent, scalable, and high-quality approach to Analytics & AI, ensuring value realization and adherence to governance and ethical practices.
- Elevate AI Literacy: Act as an accelerator and champion for AI maturity growth across the segment, elevating capabilities and sponsoring valuable experimentation and scale.
- Technology & Architecture: Contribute to the architectural direction for analytics technology solutions and partner with internal IT and external partners to maximize the value derived from our technology platforms.
- Innovation & Research: Lead the research and evaluation of emerging skills, models, and market trends, bringing forward recommendations and solutions to achieve our long-term vision.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM MARS?
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
INTRODUCTION
The Global Head of Data Science, Analytics & AI for Mars Snacking is a pivotal senior leadership role, that will be joining at a time of transformation for the Segment, following the recent acquisition of Kellanova. We are seeking a visionary leader to shape and execute our segment's Analytics & AI strategy. Reporting to the SVP Chief Data & Analytics Officer, and a member of the CDAO leadership team, you will be instrumental in powering our strategic priorities delivering leading digital products and capabilities, developing the governance & frameworks for how we lead in this space, and building a best-in-class team. Mars Snacking is at the start of a hugely exciting journey, integrating two incredibly successful organizations with exciting and category leading brands. This position requires a leader who can innovate, excite, and help shape our future; ensuring data, analytics, and AI are core enablers of our growth across a newly expanded portfolio. As a key member of the CDAO leadership team, you will be responsible for co-creating a vision and strategy that will help steer the organisation through complexity and change, keeping a sharp focus on value creation and a winning culture.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related discipline preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in the data and analytics space with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity managing large, technical teams.
- Proven experience in Product Management, specifically within the AI, Data Science, and Machine Learning domains.
- Strong stakeholder relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders across a large enterprise.
- Deep technical knowledge in Machine Learning, Data Science, and Computational Science.
- Demonstrated experience in AI strategy development and successful implementation.
- Experience managing vendor and partner relationships to drive innovation and execution.
- A strong understanding of User Experience (UX) principles in the context of AI and analytics products.
- Solid experience in business case development and feasibility assessment for technical projects.
- Ideally experience in a CPG or Retail environment.
- Experience working across leading technology platforms including GCP Gemini, Databricks, Azure, etc.
Responsibilities
- AI Strategy & Vision: Lead the development and application of the strategic vision for data science, analytics, and AI for the Snacking segment, partnering with functional, regional, and divisional leaders to deliver innovative and scalable solutions.
- Team Leadership: Build, engage, and develop a high-performing global team of Data Science, Analytics & AI associates, establishing clear ways of working and accountabilities.
- Stakeholder Management / Business Partnership: Be the strategic partner of choice for the segment regions, functions & divisions by deeply understanding the business needs, identifying opportunities for scale and providing innovative solutions and recommendations.
- Deliver Business Value: Support the regions, functions and divisions on the delivery of our integration priorities with purpose and pace.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure operational excellence and accelerate quality growth through the creation of advanced analytics and AI capabilities, such as SRM (Strategic Revenue Management) and Perfect Store, Perfect Service agentic tools.
- Capability & Governance: Establish a clear vision, strategy, and framework to ensure a consistent, scalable, and high-quality approach to Analytics & AI, ensuring value realization and adherence to governance and ethical practices.
- Elevate AI Literacy: Act as an accelerator and champion for AI maturity growth across the segment, elevating capabilities and sponsoring valuable experimentation and scale.
- Technology & Architecture: Contribute to the architectural direction for analytics technology solutions and partner with internal IT and external partners to maximize the value derived from our technology platforms.
- Innovation & Research: Lead the research and evaluation of emerging skills, models, and market trends, bringing forward recommendations and solutions to achieve our long-term vision.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM MARS?
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Head of Data
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
An EB-2 petition requires either a master's degree in a relevant field or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. Document each promotion, scope expansion, and leadership milestone now so your employer's attorney can build a clean petition record.
Use O*NET to anchor your job description
PERM requires the job description to match a recognized occupational definition. Pull the O*NET profile for data management and analytics roles before you start negotiating your offer so the duties your employer lists satisfy DOL's classification requirements from day one.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target companies with verified green card sponsorship history rather than applying broadly. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity for data leadership roles, so you can prioritize outreach to organizations that have already run the PERM process.
Request a PERM timeline before signing
Ask your prospective employer to walk through their PERM filing schedule during offer negotiations. Delays in the prevailing wage determination from OFLC or the mandatory recruitment period can push your priority date out by a year or more, which matters if you're from a backlogged country.
Verify prevailing wage tier before the offer closes
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and work location before finalizing compensation. PERM will be denied if your offered salary falls below the certified prevailing wage, and renegotiating after the recruitment test has started creates costly delays.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from scratch.
Green Card Head of Data: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category covers Head of Data roles?
Most Head of Data positions qualify under EB-2, which covers roles requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive, specialized experience. If your employer classifies the role at a professional level requiring at least a bachelor's degree, EB-3 is also available. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine which category fits the specific job requirements and your credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a data leadership role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and tied to a single employer, with no guarantee of permanence. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 results in lawful permanent residence. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, a prevailing wage determination, a formal recruitment test, and then an I-140 petition filed with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Head of Data roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focusing your search on companies that have already completed the PERM process for similar data leadership positions reduces the risk of pursuing an employer who agrees to sponsor in principle but lacks the infrastructure or willingness to execute the filing.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for my job search timeline?
Before DOL certifies the PERM application, your employer must conduct a formal recruitment test demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This typically includes job postings, internal notices, and other recruitment steps defined by DOL regulations. The recruitment period and the prevailing wage determination add months to the timeline before the I-140 petition can even be filed with USCIS, so the earlier your employer starts, the sooner your priority date is established.
Can I switch employers after my green card process starts?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-140 petition has been approved, your priority date can be carried over to a new employer's petition, so you don't lose your place in the queue. Separately, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without the new employer restarting the PERM process from the beginning.