Sr. Mgr, Analytics Enablement

Work Location Type: Hybrid

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.

Pay

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $134,100.00 – $223,500.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 20%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change. This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support emotional wellbeing
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Analytics Enablement drives enterprise data accessibility, governance, and analytical capability. The Senior Manager leads the team charged with enabling access to high-quality data and tools by overseeing Data Management programs, which ensures the right data is available in cloud platforms and maintained for business use. The role also leads the development and long-term support of analytics tools, dashboards, and applications that enable better decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of 6+ senior technical professionals, including data engineers, analysts and technical leads, to deliver analytics solutions, data governance, and enablement programs.
• Oversees the migration and ongoing maintenance of key datasets and analytics tools into the Grainger Data Architecture (GDA), ensuring data integrity, usability, and alignment to business priorities.
• Champions the establishment of data governance practices and leads the creation of a “single source of truth” for critical data assets.
• Drives the development and deployment of custom analytics tools and applications to support cross-functional initiatives, operational insights, and strategic decision-making.
• Partners closely with business leaders, IT, and analytics teams across the enterprise to influence strategic initiatives and promote best practices in analytics.
• Enables self-service analytics across the business by designing scalable training programs, knowledge sharing, and hands-on coaching.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to influence future-state data architecture, process enhancements, and data literacy.
• Fosters an inclusive and high-performance team culture focused on innovation, ownership, and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business, data science, or engineering
• 7+ years in Analytics, operations, or business transformation
• Proven track record of leading large, matrixed teams in complex, data-driven environments (Advanced proficiency)
• Deep expertise in data governance, cloud data platforms, and enterprise data architecture (Advanced proficiency)
• Demonstrated success in leading analytics programs that influence business outcomes (Advanced proficiency)
• Experience with Agile methodologies, change management, and continuous improvement (Intermediate proficiency)