Senior Manager, Data Science - Online

Position PurposeThe Data Science Sr. Manager is responsible for leading a team of data scientists individual contributors technical experts andor people managers ensuring that their efforts drive business profitability increased efficiencies and improved customer experience. This role harmonizes between the continuous drive towards data science research and learning and the needs of the business. As a Data Science Sr. Manager you will provide executive summaries to all levels of the organization and leverage your business knowledge and network to identify opportunities to leverage data science solutions. This role is expected to lead the collaboration between Data Science Managers across the organization to align strategies and effectively manage talent. These responsibilities require effective communication skills building relationships and partnerships and leveraging business proficiency to solutions and recommendations.As a Data Science Sr. Manager you will provide executive summaries to all levels of the organization and leverage your business knowledge and network to identify opportunities to leverage data science solutions . This role is expected to lead collaboration between Data Science Managers across the organization for aligning strategies and effectively managing talent. These responsibilities require effective communication skills building relationships and partnerships and leveraging business proficiency to solutions and recommendations.Key Responsibilities50 People Management & Team Leadership - Provide leadership mentorship and coaching to direct reports and evaluate performance execution and contribution Support Data Science Director in establishing a clear vision for the team and influencing reach with business partners Attract retain and develop top talent to build an effective and high performing teams Support team in development of business knowledge and technical skills with clear plans and regular assessment of progress Develop onboarding and training plan for both technical and soft skills that will ensure high level of capabilities within the team Foster collaboration and alignment between different data science roles to develop a supportive and engaged team Ensure best practices and world-class techniques are leveraged in the solutioning for business problems and future team reach Drive teams results and celebrate accomplishments15 Program Management - Prioritize and assign projects by striking a balance between a variety of factors like funding return on investment innovative or challenging work among others Manage programs for the team to ensure consistency of execution balance of resources and quality solutions Collaborate with program managers and business partners to align on objectives and expectations and ensure project teams deliver against them Serve as escalation point for any issues or difficulties with specific projects Provide executive updates to leaders at all levels of the organization on program effectiveness team accomplishments summary of findings and recommended solution and explain internal and external impacts Be a champion and advocate for the teams capabilities expertise and needs25 Strategy & Business Development - Leverage extensive business knowledge and relationships to seek out new business opportunities to leverage data science and advocate for teams skills Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams Ensure alignment with IT support model collaboration tools and governance to enable data scientists to be most effective in executing their roles Collaborate with other data science managers across the organization to lead the efforts of developing high level strategy and optimizing talent management10 Technical Exploration & Development - Seek further knowledge on key developments within data science technical skill sets and additional data sources Participate in the continuous improvement of data science and analytics by developing replicable solutions for example codified data products project documentation process flowcharts to ensure solutions are leveraged for future projects Ensure best practices and vision for data analysis and model productionalization are leveragedDirect ManagerDirect ReportsThis position reports to Director or aboveThis position has Direct Reports and manages programsTravel RequirementsTypically requires overnight travel 5 to 20 of the time.Physical RequirementsMost of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.Working ConditionsLocated in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.Minimum QualificationsMust be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.Demonstrated proficiency in predictive modeling data mining and data analysisProficient managing and growing team members in a professional settingProficiency in guiding more junior team members through Data Science fundamentals in a professional settingDemonstrated experience with translating high level strategy to tactical executionPreferred Qualifications11 years of experience in business intelligence and analyticsPrevious people or project team management experienceDemonstrated expertise in predictive modeling data mining and data analysisMastery running queries against data preferably with Google BigQuery or SQLProficient with data visualization software preferably TableauMastery utilizing statistical techniques to identify key insights that help solve business problemsProficient in Prescriptive Modeling like optimization computer vision recommendation search or NLPMinimum EducationThe knowledge skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelors degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.Preferred EducationNo additional educationMinimum Years of Work Experience10Preferred Years of Work ExperienceNo additional years of experienceMinimum Leadership ExperienceNonePreferred Leadership ExperienceNoneCertificationsNoneCompetenciesAttracts Top Talent Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needsBuilds Effective Teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goalsBuilds Networks Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organizationBusiness Insight Applying knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goalsCommunicates Effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiencesDevelops Talent Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goalsDirects Work Provides direction delegating and removing obstacles to get work doneDrives Engagement Creating an environment where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectivesDrives Vision and Purpose Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to actionInstills Trust Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticityInterpersonal Savvy Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of peopleOrganizational Savvy Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy process and people-related organizational dynamicsPersuades Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of othersStrategic Mindset Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies