Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

What you will do

As the Data Scientist Manager, you will lead a team and drive innovation through advanced analytics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights to enhance strategic decision-making. Your responsibilities will include developing advanced analytics and machine learning solutions to optimize commercial operations, improve sales forecasts, pricing, product configuration, and pipeline management across multiple departments and brands. Join us and be a part of a dynamic team where your contributions will shape the future of our company and industry.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities 
•    Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data scientists and interns. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
•    Guide the development and deployment of advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and data visualizations. Ensure the accuracy and robustness of analytical solutions.
•    Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions. 
•    Mine and analyze data from company databases to drive optimization and improvement of sales and service operations.  
•    Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets. 
•    Use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences, revenue generation, ad targeting and other business outcomes. 
•    Develop company A/B testing framework and test model quality. 
•    Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy. 

Who are you?

Critical Competencies 
•    Experience using statistical computer languages (Python, SQL, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets. 
•    Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques and advanced statistical methods (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks. 
•    Experience with distributed data/computing tools: Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Databricks, etc. 
•    Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders using: Power BI, Qlikview, ggplot, etc.
•    Experience with Azure DevOps and code review. 

 

Core Competencies 
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage, motivate and guide team members.
•    Strong problem solving skills with an emphasis on data product development. 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams. 
•    A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques. 

 

Essential Educational
•    You will hold a Master’s or PHD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field.

 

Preferred Experience
•    2-5 years of experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models.
•    1-2 years of related leadership experience preferred. 
 

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:  

•    Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
•    Generous paid time off including paid caregiver and parental leave policies.
•    Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
•    Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
•    Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
•    Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today! 

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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done. 

Volvo Trucks, founded in Sweden in the late 1920s, is a brand centered around innovating for people – to make life easier, better, and safer. We are determined to lead the way towards a sustainable transport industry, in which we are equally determined for our customers to be successful and stay in the forefront.  

By joining our North American Group Truck brands (Volvo & Mack), you will be part of a global and diverse team, where we work with passion, we trust each other, and we embrace change to stay ahead. By working together, we can provide innovative solutions that add value over time and help us create the world we want to live in.