Director of Data Science
Listed on 2026-03-01
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, Data Science Manager, AI Engineer, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer
Director of Data Science
Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite)
Salary: $250-350k depending on experience
We’re partnering with a leading private equity–backed consumer platform to hire a Director of Data Science to lead and scale an enterprise-level data science function.
This role sits at the intersection of investment strategy, portfolio performance, and advanced analytics, with direct influence on how data science, machine learning, and Generative AI are used to drive value across a large multi-brand ecosystem.
The Role
You’ll own the vision, execution, and growth of the Data Science function, leading a high-performing team and partnering closely with senior leaders across strategy, engineering, product, and investment teams.
The work spans commercial due diligence, forecasting, pricing, experimentation, marketing analytics, and GenAI tooling, with a strong emphasis on building scalable, production-grade solutions that drive measurable business impact.
This is a player-coach role — hands-on where needed, strategic where it counts.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and grow the Data Science team, setting technical standards and best practices
- Define the long-term roadmap, tooling, and architecture for applied data science
- Partner with investment and portfolio teams on predictive modeling and value creation
- Drive the adoption and impact of Generative AI and agentic workflows
- Own the full model lifecycle, from problem framing through production deployment
- Translate complex analytics into clear, executive-level insights
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of applied data science / ML experience
- Strong Python and SQL skills, with proven production deployment experience
- Experience leading and scaling technical teams
- Deep expertise in forecasting, experimentation, pricing, and causal analysis
- Strong business judgment and executive communication skills
Nice to have: consumer / retail / QSR exposure, multi-brand environments, PE or consulting background, advanced degree, and a strong point of view on how GenAI tools are reshaping data science workflows.
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