Data Science Manager

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We are seeking an experienced Data Science Manager to lead a team of data scientists and analysts focused on developing data-driven solutions that optimize cost, drive efficiency, and unlock value across procurement and manufacturing value engineering. In this role, you will own the delivery, and people leadership for a portfolio of cost-related analytics and AI initiatives, translating complex business challenges into measurable cost impact. You will also champion the adoption of cutting-edge AI, including Generative AI and agentic systems to accelerate how the team delivers cost solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data scientists.
• Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and support career development.
• Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture of experimentation and continuous learning.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, and resource allocation across projects.

Solution Development & Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end development of models and tools for cost forecasting, cost-leakage/anomaly detection, and scenario/what-if analysis.
• Drive analytics for manufacturing value engineering—identifying cost-down opportunities across design, materials, processes, and supplier options.
• Ensure solutions are production-ready, scalable, and integrated into business workflows and decision-making.
• Establish best practices for model development, validation, monitoring, and governance.

AI Innovation & Emerging Technology

• Drive the evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies, Generative AI (LLMs), AI agents and multi-agent systems, and emerging interoperability standards such as Agent-to-Agent (A2A) and the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
• Stay ahead of the rapidly evolving AI landscape and translate new capabilities into practical, responsible business applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science / advanced analytics, 1+ year managing or leading teams will be a plus.
• Proven track record of delivering data science solutions that drove measurable cost savings or cost impact.
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern ML/statistical methods.
• Experience deploying models into production and working with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, etc.).
• Hands-on familiarity with Generative AI / LLMs and an understanding of AI agents and agentic workflows.
• Strong business acumen, especially around cost structures, procurement spend, and ROI.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Semiconductor industry experience is a strong plus