Report directly to the President and Chief Product Officer and lead Kigo's data science organization
Define and execute organizational data strategy in partnership with CPO and CTO
Personally lead development of predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and advanced statistical analysis for customer behavior, churn prediction, and personalization
Build and develop internal data science capabilities and manage contractor/vendor relationships
Design and implement business intelligence solutions using Power BI, Tableau, and advanced SQL
Leverage web/app analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) to optimize customer journeys and measure campaign effectiveness
Oversee enterprise-scale data science infrastructure on AWS including model deployment, monitoring, and real-time scoring
Partner with Product, Sales, and Strategic Partnerships to embed predictive models into core business processes and develop customer-facing analytics products
Requirements
6-8 years of combined experience in data science, machine learning, and statistical analysis
3+ years in leadership roles building data capabilities
5+ years driving revenue growth through data products, analytics, and optimization in e-commerce, digital advertising, or loyalty platforms
Deep expertise in statistical modeling and ML algorithms
Proficiency in Python and/or R
Experience with AWS data services (SageMaker, EMR, Redshift)
Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau) and advanced SQL
Experience with web/app analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics)
Proven ability to communicate complex statistical concepts to C-level executives and external stakeholders
Experience managing contractor relationships and vendor partnerships
Strong entrepreneurial mindset and self-starter mentality
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision
401(k) with company match
Executive development and continuous learning opportunities
Remote-friendly work environment with occasional travel to St. Paul, MN
Collaborative and innovative team culture with direct access to executive leadership
Opportunity to define the future of loyalty and digital advertising through data science innovation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data sciencemachine learningstatistical analysispredictive modelingA/B testinghypothesis testingPythonRSQLstatistical modeling