Sr. Manager AI & Data Science

About the role

We are seeking a visionary and technically strong Senior Manager of AI & Data Science to lead a high-performing team focused on delivering scalable AI/ML solutions across onsemi’s global operations. This role will be responsible for building and scaling the core AI and ML platforms, managing cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring responsible AI governance in alignment with onsemi’s policies. You will report to the Sr. Director of AI & Automation and collaborate to execute on the vision to accelerate AI/ML adoption to deliver business value.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. As a player-coach, you’ll be deeply involved in the technical details—guiding architectural decisions, ensuring AI safety, and shaping workflows using tools like LangGraph, Azure Machine Learning, Databricks, and MLflow. Your expertise in transformer-based models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and vector databases will be instrumental in driving innovation. Your leadership will foster a high-performance culture rooted in technical excellence, accountability, and clarity, mentoring a team of data scientists and machine learning engineers to turn ambitious AI roadmaps into scalable, production-ready solutions that power onsemi’s digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Leadership: Steer the team through critical architectural decisions spanning the full AI/ML stack—from foundational infrastructure like model registries, CI/CD pipelines, and feature stores, to advanced orchestration and observability frameworks for LLMs using tools such as LangGraph, MLflow, Azure ML, and Databricks.
• Collaborate with business domain managers to define product requirements and identify AI opportunities.
• Oversee data science project lifecycles, from ideation to production, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Ensure compliance with onsemi’s Responsible AI Use and Governance Policies, including data privacy, model transparency, and ethical use.
• Partner with IT, data engineering, and business teams to ensure end-to-end project delivery and execution.
• Mentor and grow a team of AI, data scientists, and machine learning engineers.
• Represent the AI function in executive forums and cross-functional steering committees.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in AI/data science, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred), MLOps, and data governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or industrial domains is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor industry experience.
• Experience with tools like Databricks, Azure ML, and Snowflake.
• Understanding of ERP platforms and experience enabling AI in business functions such as sales, HR, finance, and operations.
• Understanding of AI security and compliance frameworks.

Skills

• Self-motivated, able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Data analysis skills; ability to analyze complex data and turn it into actionable information.
• Collaboration and teamwork across multiple functions and global stakeholders.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Process management and process improvement.
• Drive for results; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

About The Team

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.