Manager, Data

What Data & Analytics Management Contributes To Cardinal Health
The Data & Analytics Function oversees the analytics life-cycle in order to identify, analyze and present relevant insights that drive business decisions and anticipate opportunities to achieve a competitive advantage. This function manages analytic data platforms, the access, design and implementation of reporting/business intelligence solutions, and the application of advanced quantitative modeling.

Data & Analytics Management provides strategic oversight, leadership and direction within the Data & Analytics function.

Responsibilities

• This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about leveraging data to unlock insights, optimize logistics, and deliver revenue growth and cost savings.
• Lead the transformation of the at-Home Solutions analytics team into a modern data & analytics organization aligned with Cardinal Health's Data City Plan.
• Drive the adoption of AI/ML, automation, and advanced analytics to deliver insights that generate revenue growth and cost savings.
• Build and manage a scalable data foundation and analytics infrastructure in partnership with enterprise data teams.
• Serve as a hands-on technical leader, guiding the team in data engineering, analytics development, and AI/ML solution delivery.
• Play a pivotal role in transforming the team into a modern, AI-enabled analytics organization that drives innovation, operational efficiency, and measurable business value.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities and deliver data-driven solutions that support strategic goals.
• Foster a high-performing team culture through coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise data governance, quality, and security standards.
• Manage team operations, including planning, budgeting, vendor relationships, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data & analytics, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field, preferred
• Proven hands-on experience in data engineering, analytics development or AI/ML solution delivery.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., SQL DB, GCP, BigQuery, Databricks, EDnA, Snowflake).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through digital transformation and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Experience with value stream mapping preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team-building skills.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or healthcare analytics is a plus.
• Experience with data governance, data quality, and enterprise data strategies.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and product-centric delivery models preferred.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
• Gains consensus from various parties involved

Anticipated salary range:
$105,100 - $157,605

Bonus eligible:
Yes

Benefits:
Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings