Senior Director, Science, Innovation, Development
AccuWeather
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: State College • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Create, grow, and lead teams responsible for innovation
- Develop AccuWeather’s next generation weather forecasting technology and systems
- Drive corporate innovation in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing
- Create new data products to be used across our entire media and business services product portfolio
- Evaluate, prioritize and develop an ongoing pipeline of new ideas from various parts of the company
- Define and create early proof of concepts in collaboration with Product Office
- Clearly define budgets, resourcing needs, and project timelines
- Lead collaborations with academic research partners and other companies, as needed
- Recommend acquisitions when appropriate
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Meteorology, Statistics or equivalent degree in Science, Technology, or related field required
- 10 years’ experience in similar leadership position
- Experience in Artificial Intelligence, specifically with Deep Learning and Neural Networks
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Prior experience in leading teams of 5-10 individuals
- Knowledge of meteorological data highly desired
- Strong organization skills
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment under changing and strict deadlines
- Ability to read and interpret complex documents
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and/or client, prospective clients, and community organizations
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, multitask, and balance work in the face of rapidly changing needs
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningartificial intelligencequantum computingdeep learningneural networksdata productsmeteorological dataproject managementproof of conceptsdata analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillsleadershiporganization skillsmultitaskingproblem-solvingcollaborationtime managementadaptabilitycritical thinkingpresentation skills
Certifications
MS in Computer SciencePhD in Computer ScienceMS in MeteorologyPhD in MeteorologyMS in StatisticsPhD in Statistics