Manager, Data Science

About the role

Ibotta is looking for a Manager, Data Science to join our fast growing team! This role will build and lead a team of data scientists; as well as drive innovative solutions using machine learning, data analytics, and statistical modeling for internal and external partners. The ideal candidate will have experience developing and deploying models into production, the desire to serve as a leader and manager across the department, ability to evangelize data science, and willingness to provide descriptive analyses. You will also be responsible for working closely with cross-functional leaders to define and execute on Ibotta’s growth strategy. This position is located in Denver, Colorado as a hybrid position requiring 3 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Candidates must live in the United States. Not based in Denver? We will offer a relocation bonus to help make your move to the Mile High City a smooth one.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross functional leadership to understand business needs and prioritize the most impactful analytical projects to drive business decisions and growth
• Build and retain a team of highly motivated data scientists
• Confidently speak with internal and external stakeholders about foundational models and project deliverables
• Establish automated processes to scale insights across Ibotta
• Balance the management of core data & analytics deliverables
• Serve as a leader across the department, bringing operational and culture building best practices
• Research industry trends and standards to stay abreast of new developments and proactively suggest areas of improvement
• Embrace and uphold Ibotta’s Core Values: Integrity, Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency & A good idea can come from anywhere

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a measurement-driven function with experience working directly with leadership
• 2+ years of management experience
• Experience hiring, leading, developing, and retaining talent
• Demonstrated analytical ability, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving skills. Experience in media measurement is strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to distill complex analytical solutions into actionable insights
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to collaborate across functional areas
• Curiosity and the commitment to continually ask questions of our data and business
• Excels in a fast-paced environment with the capability to prioritize effectively
• Industry experience causal inference, regression, A/B, ML, and/or advanced statistical modeling to build predictive and prescriptive models

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data analytics, computer engineering, information systems required

Skills

• Experience using modern data analysis tools