AI & Data Science Manager at Peterson Technology Partners

Job Description

The Data Science Manager is responsible for the technical delivery of AI projects, including machine learning, generative AI, and advanced analytics. You will be a technical expert in designing, developing, and engineering AI-based business solutions. In this role, you will manage a highly visible team of Data Scientists and Engineers, as well as external vendors. The team creates enterprise-level AI solutions for the healthcare supply chain and works across commercial, supply chain, and corporate functions. You will collaborate effectively with various technical and functional groups in a matrixed organization to deliver high-impact, high-scale solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy and Planning:
• • Bring best practices in AI solutions design, development, and engineering.
  • Work closely with product managers to understand functional needs and operational strategy.
  • Define technical strategy and collaborate on solution design.
  • Create project plans with clear milestones and handoff points.
  • Lead development and own technical execution.
  • Explore new AI capabilities with architecture to enhance enterprise capabilities.
• Team Management:
• • Hire, manage, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Data Scientists and Engineers, both onsite and offshore. Select technology partners.
  • Create effective staffing plans, pulling appropriate resources for skills, budget, and timeline.
  • Communicate scope, deliverables, expectations, and timelines to technical teams.
  • Manage team performance through ongoing feedback.
  • Set annual and quarterly goals aligned with organizational needs.
• Technical Expertise:
• • Define and follow best practices around the design, development, and engineering of AI solutions.
  • Help the team design clever experiments for rapid prototyping.
  • Introduce new AI capabilities to the enterprise.

Qualifications:

• Five years of Data Science and AI experience with a large organization or a consulting firm.
• At least two years of experience in a technical role showcasing intimate knowledge of creating and/or deploying high-scale machine learning solutions (Data Scientist/ML Engineer).
• At least two years of experience in a functional role showcasing the ability to lead technical delivery of enterprise solutions. At least one year of people management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field of study. Graduate degree a plus.
• Working knowledge of software development and deployment in cloud environments.