Director - Data Science and Analytics

About the role

As a member of the IT Management Team, you will manage, develop, and lead a team of employees, overseeing team performance and deliverables while serving as a steward of the company. You will formulate the data science strategy in collaboration with business and IT leadership, identify opportunities, and deliver critical business priorities through innovative AI solutions, emphasizing rapid time-to-market and cost-effective scaling. You will mentor a globally diversified team of applied ML/Ops engineers and data scientists, manage the designated budget, and act as the primary conduit between employees and upper leadership, modeling company values and fostering a culture of engagement, trust, and open‑door communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specific functional responsibilities of the team, overseeing performance and deliverables.
• Develop and execute the team’s strategic vision and plan, aligning with company and IT Division goals.
• Formulate data science strategy with business and IT leadership.
• Identify opportunities and deliver critical business priorities through innovative AI solutions, focusing on rapid time‑to‑market and cost‑effective scaling.
• Champion experimentation with AI techniques and partner with product teams to deliver solutions.
• Manage the designated budget and provide mentorship, guidance, and development for a globally diversified team of applied ML/Ops engineers and data scientists.
• Serve as the primary conduit between employees and upper leadership, communicating and modeling company values and guiding principles.
• Foster a culture of engagement, trust, and “open door” communication.
• Uphold integrity, member service, administration, managing performance, communication, self‑management, inclusion, and compliance and safety as outlined in the essential functions.
• Ensure regular and reliable workplace attendance; ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery; use computer, phone, printer, copier, fax.
• Assist in other areas of the department or company as necessary (non‑essential functions).

Requirements

• 15 years of experience leading AI and Data Science to support critical business needs.
• 10 years of experience building and deploying scalable AI solutions.
• 5 years of increasing leadership experience managing and leading teams.
• Experience defining and implementing data and AI strategy.
• Proficiency in Python (or R), Machine Learning / Deep Learning, data visualization, and data storytelling.
• Hands‑on experience conducting code reviews with the team.
• Ability to proactively partner, identify opportunities, set priorities, and establish goals.

Skills

• Proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Gmail).
• Experience in retail, marketing, supply chain, or e‑commerce industries.
• Strong mentorship and development capabilities for a diverse technical team.
• Budget management and financial variance analysis.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Sound judgement, self‑control, and ability to work in intense, hectic situations.
• Commitment to inclusion, seeking diverse ideas and employee input.
• Knowledge of IS security policies and confidentiality practices.

Schedule

This is a full‑time management/leadership position requiring 40+ hours per week, with regular and reliable workplace attendance at the assigned location.