Nissan Motor Corporation · 22 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Data Innovation Studio
Franklin, Tennessee - United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNissan Motor Corporation is seeking a Sr. Manager for their Data Innovation Studio in Franklin, TN. This role leads experimentation and innovation initiatives, overseeing partnerships and ensuring high-potential projects transition to the Data Factory for scaling.
Customer ServiceTransportationManufacturingAutomotiveSales
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Partnership & Academic Outreach Analyst, Data Coaches, and iLab project teams
Oversee the ideation, evaluation, and execution of experiments within the Data Innovation Studio
Filter and validate lab projects based on ROI, business impact, and feasibility, ensuring only high-value initiatives move to the Data Factory
Collaborate closely with the Delivery / Data Factory team to ensure smooth handover of production-ready solutions
Build and maintain external partnerships with universities, vendors, and communities to drive innovation and talent pipelines
Promote a culture of experimentation, learning, and knowledge sharing across the innovation studio
Track outcomes, lessons learned, and impact of lab initiatives to inform strategy and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field
10 + years of experience in data governance or related roles
5 + years in managerial or leadership positions
Proven experience managing innovation labs, R&D, or experimentation programs in a technology-driven organization
Strong understanding of data science, analytics, and emerging technologies
Experience evaluating projects for business value, scalability, and operationalization
Excellent leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to foster creativity, experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical
Mental health
Parental leave
Retirement savings
Employee Lease Program
Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP)
Tuition reimbursement programs
Diverse career paths
Cross-departmental moves
Innovative learning platforms
Company
Nissan Motor Corporation
Nissan Motor Corporation is a global car manufacturer that sells a full line of vehicles under the Nissan and INFINITI brands.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.29BKey Investors
Mizuho Bank
2025-07-11Post Ipo Debt· $5.83B
2022-11-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.46B
2000-01-02IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Lavigne
Vice President, Global Customer Experience & Digital Transformation
Recent News
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