
Senior Manager, Data Science
BMO U.S.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $122,400 - $228,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Apply advanced analytics, machine learning, deep learning, and AI methodologies to build predictive models and intelligent automation systems that deliver measurable business impact.
- Own the full model lifecycle: data exploration, modeling, validation, deployment, monitoring, and continual improvement.
- Diagnose and resolve model performance issues; implement scalable, reliable processes for ongoing model operations.
- Use strong programming skills to prepare complex datasets (structured, semi‑structured, unstructured) and build reproducible pipelines.
- Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights that influence decision‑making at all levels.
- Present recommendations in a compelling narrative that resonates with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Lead discovery sessions to clarify business needs, define success metrics, and design analytical approaches that support business strategy.
- Drive innovation in Data & AI through new techniques, experimentation frameworks, and reusable analytical assets.
- Establish and promote best practices in model development, MLOps, governance, and data quality.
- Stay current on emerging trends, regulations, and technologies; provide guidance on how to leverage them within the organization.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for stakeholders across the enterprise.
- Partner with cross‑functional teams—including Engineering, Product, and Business—to deliver solutions that scale.
- Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives, roadmaps, and business cases that support the organization’s data and AI vision.
- Mentor and guide other data scientists; contribute to internal training, tools, and knowledge‑sharing.
- Manage complex, ambiguous problems by structuring analytical approaches and selecting appropriate modeling techniques.
- Lead change management and communication efforts associated with analytics initiatives.
- Implement processes and controls that ensure high‑quality, consistent delivery of analytical work.
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant experience in data science, machine learning, or applied analytics.
- Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative field—or equivalent experience.
- Proven track record of shipping models to production and maintaining them at scale.
- Expertise in machine learning and deep learning algorithms and frameworks.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with R, SAS, or other analytical tools is a plus.
- Experience with distributed computing technologies (Hive, Hadoop, Spark) and cloud ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, etc.).
- Strong communication, storytelling, and influence skills; able to drive alignment across diverse groups.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguity, make data-driven decisions, and solve complex, open-ended problems.
- Experienced collaborator with deep cross-functional partnership skills and ownership mindset.
Benefits
- health insurance
- tuition reimbursement
- accident and life insurance
- retirement savings plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningdeep learningpredictive modelingdata explorationmodel validationmodel deploymentPythonSQLRSAS
Soft Skills
communicationstorytellinginfluencecollaborationproblem-solvingleadershipmentoringinnovationdecision-makingchange management
Certifications
PhD in Computer SciencePhD in EngineeringPhD in StatisticsPhD in MathematicsPhD in Physics