Data Science Director

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Related Field required and
Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Related Field preferred or
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) Related Field preferred

Work Experience
A minimum of 15 years' progressive experience in a related field

Other Work Experience
Preferably Ph.D. but also open to master’s or bachelor’s in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, computer science, economics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or other STEM fields)
15+ years of relevant work experience in data analysis or related field. (e.g., as a statistician / data scientist / data engineer). Ph.D. Research and post-doctoral experience also counts.

Travel Requirements
Up to 25% of the time Domestic and International Travel

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.
Proficiency in data analysis and modeling techniques.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Is this role an individual contributor or does it have direct reports?
This position manages people

Level of Autonomy
Works with minimal direction toward predetermined long-range goals. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Determines and pursues courses of action essential in obtaining desired results. Takes calculated risks.

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $165,000-$210,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that are not included in the base pay.  

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program 

Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan’s benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits. 

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT
remains a great place to work for all!

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World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com.

Why WWT?

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.

Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distributions capabilities.

With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Solutions Consulting & Engineering (SC&E) Team and why join?   

Solutions Consulting & Engineering is an organization that is Customer Focused and Solutions Led. We deliver end-to-end and emerging solutions to drive customer satisfaction, increase profitability and growth.  Our success is enabled by our world-class management consulting, delivery excellence and engineering brilliance. Our goal is to bring together business acumen with full-stack technical know-how to develop innovative solutions for our clients' most complex challenges.  

A Brief Overview
The Director of Data Science is a leadership role focused on providing strategic leadership and direction for the data science department. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, managing team performance, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. This role is responsible for driving the team's success, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation and developing data science strategies, managing project portfolios, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages project portfolios and allocates resources effectively to meet business needs.
• Leads a team of data scientists to develop and deploy advanced analytical models and algorithms.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify opportunities for data-driven decision-making and innovation.
• Sets strategic goals and objectives for the team and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Manages team performance, provides feedback, and supports professional development opportunities.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and priorities.