In Short
As the Head of Data Science: Commercial AI, your mission is to set the strategic direction for the Commercial AI team, ensuring that projects align seamlessly with On's broader objectives. You will lead complex, high-impact initiatives designed to elevate our marketing and commercial performance by conceiving and delivering industry-leading machine learning and AI solutions. Utilizing your deep expertise in science, ML, and AI, you will drive significant impact and support On's growth.
About the Team
We are a growing team of passionate Data Scientists and Engineers working collaboratively across On. Our focus is on building creative and impactful models end-to-end that personalize experiences, optimize decision-making, and forecast future trends. Our team is embedded within Technology, providing us the opportunity to collaborate across the entire organization. If you're motivated to optimize how we utilize and consume data to support On's growth, we invite you to join our fast-paced environment.
Your Mission
- Your primary goal is to provide strategic leadership and execution for Commercial AI initiatives:
- Set priorities and implementation strategies for Commercial AI in close partnership with stakeholders across Commercial, Marketing, and Technology teams. Anticipate and integrate the interests of various teams to ensure that outputs align with On's broader strategy.
- Build and nurture a high-performing AI team, actively promoting both formal and informal mentoring while providing growth opportunities.
- Lead the design and implementation of machine learning and AI pipelines to optimize marketing decision-making.
- Develop and refine models such as Customer Lifetime Value, product recommendations, and churn prediction, utilizing advanced ML techniques and the latest GenAI technologies.
- Oversee algorithm performance, including the design of QA metrics and processes while validating measurable impact through experimentation.
- Effectively communicate the impact and efficacy of marketing ML and AI applications to all levels of the organization.
- Simplify complexity and engage others to achieve objectives, fostering cohesiveness and alignment.
- Drive decision-making and provide input on broader topics such as platform strategy, integrating supply chain and commercial decision-making, and talent strategy.
Your Story
- You are a proven data science leader and domain expert ready to strategically influence our Commercial AI future:
- Expert in ML and AI design and production implementation, with a strong understanding of ML Operations principles and a track record of identifying the right problems to solve for maximum business impact.
- Experienced in the digital marketing landscape, possessing a clear understanding of prediction models, classifiers, user behavior, and website performance.
- Skilled in managing high-performing teams while providing opportunities for growth and ensuring high-quality outputs through appropriate monitoring frameworks.
- Adept at communicating the behavior of complex systems to both executives and non-technical audiences, supported by experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills, able to influence stakeholders and drive consensus. Experienced in identifying and resolving issues that can hinder the delivery of high-quality AI solutions.
- Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments with a proactive attitude and a passion for solving complex challenges.
- Familiarity with cloud-based machine learning platforms (e.g., Vertex AI), Google Cloud, and batch and streaming technologies is a plus.
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