Director Data Science - 84.51 Labs (P536)

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Apache Pig, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, R Programming, SPARK Programming

Job Description

84.51° Overview:

84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help the Kroger company, consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliated partners create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase.

Powered by cutting edge science, we leverage 1st party retail data from nearly 1 of 2 US households and 2BN+ transactions to fuel a more customer-centric journey utilizing 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.

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Director, DATA SCIENCE: 84.51° Labs

CINCINNATI, OHIO; CHICAGO, IL; REMOTE

SUMMARY:

We are a community of data scientists that work to improve the experiences of our customers. We leverage large volumes of data to develop powerful sciences and actionable insights using cutting edge machine learning, natural language processing, and mathematical techniques to improve products, processes, and systems that positively impact our customers. We lead our organization in identifying and adopting the tools and technologies that will continue to position our company as the recognized data science leader within our industry.

The Director of DATA SCIENCE – 84.51° Labs will lead data science development and embed data science-driven decisions across the 84.51 Lab’s Research and Development Teams to create to the broader 84.51° and Kroger enterprise. They will be a member of the 84.51 Labs Leadership team. They are responsible for creating, leading, and developing a data science and researcher team focused on cutting edge research and leading high-risk, high reward innovation development across the Enterprise, including leadership of a team of around 15 senior researchers, ML engineers and data scientists. In addition to strong technical skills, this individual should be an expert in advanced data science, machine learning, and the scientific research process. They are accountable for developing standards, scoping approaches, and delivering capabilities that drive value for our customers. They will ensure the right science is developed and deployed based on the long-range plans within 84.51° Labs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mentor, manage and motivate people leaders and individual contributors of data scientists and researchers to ensure they are given the support and guidance they need to carry out their role successfully (total team size ~15ppl)
• Responsible for data science technical delivery and application of major data science initiatives for the Labs team, across both value streams (Research & Rapid Development Teams)
• Liaise with 84.51 Labs Strategy Lead and other Function leads and KTD R&D stakeholders to develop the appropriate solution and influence broader Labs strategy which will deliver maximum value to our clients.
• Interpret client business objectives to understand their requirements and oversee the production of technical project plans; ensuring that we are using cutting edge data science technologies and techniques.

• Oversee development of consistent data science/AI strategy, components, and patterns to scale and surface sciences through the Kroger and 84.51° enterprise.
• Support cross-functional business teams to create and deliver a data science plan to deliver current and future roadmaps.
• Demonstrate thought leadership to drive step-change innovation to 84.51° and Kroger technology ecosystems and identify incremental improvements to 84.51° products and capabilities.

• Ensure that we are delivering solutions that are at the forefront of industry leading techniques while also adhering to data science and enterprise best practices and standards.
• Mentor, manage and motivate a team of data scientists and researchers to ensure they are given the support and guidance they need to carry out their role successfully.
• Resource allocation for 84.51° Labs Strategy and Data Science Function priorities, including prioritization and mobilization of data scientist talent to maximize value creation.
• Responsible for the recruitment and resource plan of the functional and strategy team
• Leads Technical Track career path evolution in partnership with Functional Talent Lead
• Develops academia partnerships with top universities.

 QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of experience in development and application of advanced data science, AI and actionable customer insights to drive measurable business results.
• 8+ years’ experience with developing, managing and inspiring large data science, ML engineer, and research teams
• Experience developing best practices and standards to reduce risk, drive efficiencies, and progress innovation
• Experience using advanced algorithms, programming languages, or technologies in the development of technical analytics solutions or capabilities.
• Experience with or use of R, Python, or other similar statistical software to develop analytical solutions.
• Experience with data wrangling, data cleaning and prep, dimensionality reduction.
• Experience with Big Data concepts, tools, and architecture (e.g. Hadoop, Pig, Hive, Spark, Sparkling Water).
• Strong academic background in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, or similar discipline.
• Data visualization skills and ability to present technical solutions to non-technical audience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong business acumen; grocery and/or retail experience is a plus.
• Passionate about data, science and insights.
• Natural curiosity that welcomes and embraces change and willingness to try new things and to fail.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.