Job Description:
Introduction:
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof, you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity and the support to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Summary:
The Data Science Director will provide leadership, direction, decision-making, and oversight for advanced data science initiatives across the GAF enterprise. The position is responsible for leading and developing a team to model complex business problems and discover business insights using data science statistical algorithms, mining, and visualization techniques to support GAF’s business units.
Responsibilities:
• Research cutting-edge machine learning/deep learning/artificial intelligence techniques and tools.
• Guide business partners on optimally using AI / LLM / Machine Learning models.
• Evangelize data science use cases across the enterprise based on business value.
• Articulate a vision and roadmap for the exploitation of data as a valued corporate asset
• Evangelize best practices to analytics and digital product teams
• Lead the enterprise data science program for GAF
• Perform large-scale experimentation and build data-science-driven models to answer business questions.
• Influence leadership and digital product teams through the presentation of data-science-based recommendations
• Lead and mentor a team of Data Scientists and Advance Analytics Analysts
• Assess, benchmark and select data analytics technologies to be added to the big data platforms.
Under This Roof, We Require
• Masters Degree in Business Administration or Computer Science preferred.
• Graduate degree in Mathematics, Data Science or other quantitative field or CS/Engineering/Technology required
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in data mining
• Understanding of machine-learning and operations research
• Experience in R, SQL and Python; familiarity with Scala, Java or C++ is an asset
• Experience using and understanding business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau) and data frameworks (e.g. Hadoop)
• Experience working with various cloud providers (Google, Microsoft and Amazon)
• Analytical mind and business acumen
• Strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra)
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent active listening and critical thinking skills
• Ability to solve advanced-level, complicated problems with minimal supervision
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and sincerity
• Ability to multitask, exercise excellent time management, and meet multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated excellence in project management and organization
• Ability to provide and receive constructive job and/or industry related feedback
• Ability to exercise sound discretion and strict maintenance of confidentiality of all confidential and sensitive communications and information
• Ability to consistently deliver excellent customer service
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to document information accurately
• 10+ years of experience in data analytics/data foundation experience in analytics.
• 8 years+ of management and leadership experience
• 8 years+ architecting business intelligence, ETL, application, and database
• 8 years+ of experience analyzing complex data, managing multiple projects with increasing difficulty and complexity and developing sophisticated reports
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in the data analytics field.
• Self-driven, motivated candidate without much hand-holding.
Under This Roof, We also value
• Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good ability to define multiple solution options to business problems.
• Excellent ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and business requirements.
• Experience in Agile methodologies and project management tools is a plus.
How We Protect What Matters Most
• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training
Location: Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Posted: Oct. 2, 2024, 6:53 a.m.
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