Digital Transformation and Data Science Lead of Live Operations

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics, AI, and data science solutions supporting live operations.
• Architect and optimize end-to-end data workflows and models using Dataiku or comparable platforms.
• Develop scalable dashboards, reporting frameworks, and visualization strategies in Power BI to support operational and executive decision-making.
• Develop and support AI and machine learning models for forecasting and operational decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to enhance performance through data insights, automation, and predictive analytics.
• Establish best practices, standards, and methodologies for analytics development and data governance.
• Lead and influence digital transformation initiatives across live operations, identifying and prioritizing high-impact opportunities.
• Translate business needs into scalable digital solutions and drive alignment on approach, design, and implementation.
• Drive process improvement through automation, standardization, and advanced data utilization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to identify and prioritize digital opportunities.
• Lead engagement with external vendors and solution providers, influencing design, scope, and delivery of analytics solutions.
• Define project requirements, priorities, and success criteria, ensuring delivery against business objectives.
• Partner with IT to drive data architecture, integration, and platform scalability to support advanced analytics.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience.
• Strong experience with Dataiku and/or similar data science platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI or comparable data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using advanced analytical techniques and independent judgment.
• Experience leading large projects or processes with limited oversight.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with SQL and/or Python.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and applications.
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or supply chain environments.
• Familiarity with live operations (hatchery, breeder, broiler, or feed mill).

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Ability to work in office environments, operational facilities, and live operations settings as needed.
• Ability to travel to hatcheries, breeder farms, broiler grow-out operations, and feed mills.
• Ability to work around operational equipment and within agricultural or production environments.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $128,000 - $192,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

Benefits

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.