data science manager

The Home Depot

<div>Position Purpose:
The Data Science Manager is responsible for leading a team of data scientists (individual contributors), ensuring that their efforts drive business profitability, increased efficiencies and improved customer experience. This role leads overall programs, maximizing resources, partnering with project teams and business partners, and supports problem solving efforts. Data Science Managers provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to team members, along with supporting their development of business and technical skills . Based on the specific data science team, this role would need to be Proficient in one or more data science specializations, such as optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP. 
As a Data Science Manager, you will provide executive summaries to all levels of the organization and leverage your business knowledge and network to identify opportunities to leverage data science solutions. This role is expected to collaborate with other Data Science Managers across the organization for aligning strategies and effectively managing talent. These responsibilities require effective communication skills, building relationships and partnerships, and leveraging business proficiency to solutions and recommendations. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
40% People Management &amp; Team Leadership - Provide leadership, mentorship and coaching to Data Scientists (individual contributors) and evaluate performance, execution, and contribution; Attract, retain and develop top talent to build an effective and high performing team; Support team in development of business knowledge and technical skills with clear plans and regular assessment of progress; Ensure appropriate processes and job-specific requirements are properly documented; Develop onboarding and training plan for both technical and soft skills that will ensure high level of capabilities within the team; Manage resources effectively to align with strategic initiatives and business needs; Foster collaboration with team members to develop a supportive and engaged team; Support team in the design and development of algorithms and models to use against large datasets to create business insights; Drive team's results and celebrate accomplishments</li><li>
25% Project Management - Prioritize and assign projects by striking a balance between a variety of factors, like funding, return on investment, innovative or challenging work, among others; Manage programs for the team to ensure consistency of execution, balance of resources and quality solutions; Collaborate with program managers and business partners to align on objectives and expectations and ensure project teams deliver against them; Serve as escalation point for any issues or difficulties with specific projects; Provide executive updates to leaders at all levels of the organization on program effectiveness, team accomplishments, summary of findings and recommended solution, and explain internal and external impacts</li><li>
15% Strategy &amp; Business Development - Leverage extensive business knowledge and relationships to seek out new business opportunities to leverage data science and advocate for team's skills; Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams; Ensure alignment with IT support model, collaboration, tools and governance to enable data scientists to be most effective in executing their roles; Collaborate with other data science managers across the organization to establish high level strategy and optimize talent management</li><li>
20% Technical Exploration &amp; Development - Seek further knowledge on key developments within data science, technical skill sets, and additional data sources; Participate in the continuous improvement of data science and analytics by developing replicable solutions (for example, codified data products, project documentation, process flowcharts) to ensure solutions are leveraged for future projects; Ensure best practices and vision for data analysis and model productionalization are leveraged</li></ul> 

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
This position typically reports to Senior Manager or above</li><li>
This position has Direct Reports &amp; manages programs</li></ul> 

Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.</li></ul> 

Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 

Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
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Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
9+ years of experience in business intelligence and analytics</li><li>
Previous people or project team management experience</li><li>
Expertise in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis</li><li>
Mastery running queries against data (preferably with Google BigQuery or SQL)</li><li>
Proficient with data visualization software (preferably Tableau)</li><li>
Mastery utilizing statistical techniques to identify key insights that help solve business problems</li><li>
Proficient in Prescriptive Modeling like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP</li><li>
Demonstrated proficiency in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis</li><li>
Experience managing and growing team members in a professional setting</li></ul> 

Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 

Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 

Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
8</li></ul> 

Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 

Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 

Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 

Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 

Competencies:<ul><li>
Attracts Top Talent: Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs</li><li>
Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals</li><li>
Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization</li><li>
Business Insight: Applying knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals</li><li>
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences</li><li>
Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals</li><li>
Directs Work: Provides direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done</li><li>
Drives Engagement: Creating an environment where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives</li><li>
Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action</li><li>
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity</li><li>
Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people</li><li>
Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics</li><li>
Persuades: Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others</li><li>
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies</li></ul></div>

Data Science Manager

<div>Position Purpose:
We are transforming how merchandising decisions are made through AI-powered solutions and automation. The Data Science Manager &ndash; Micro Space Intelligence plays a critical role in the technical design and delivery of AI-enabled planogram automation capabilities. This role partners closely with Strategy and Process teams to ingest business requirements and translate them into a scalable technical roadmap, overseeing the development of business rules, AI/ML algorithms, and optimization techniques that accurately reflect merchandising intent. As the technical owner of the solution, this leader designs the end-to-end technical strategy to integrate tools and platforms together into a cohesive, scalable process, ensuring the underlying math, automation logic, and learning systems are sound, efficient, and adaptable.
As a people and technical leader, the Data Science Manager leads and mentors a team of data scientists and solution engineers, setting coding standards, QA processes, and deployment best practices to ensure solutions are robust, maintainable, and production-ready. Acting as a trusted technical advisor to Strategy and business partners, this role evaluates proposed initiatives for technical feasibility, identifies advanced analytical and AI opportunities, and translates high-level business goals into impactful automated systems. The role also collaborates closely with fellow Data Science Managers to align approaches, manage talent effectively, and deliver clear, executive-level communication that drives alignment across all levels of the organization. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
40% People Management &amp; Team Leadership - Provide leadership, mentorship and coaching to Data Scientists (individual contributors) and evaluate performance, execution, and contribution; Attract, retain and develop top talent to build an effective and high performing team; Support team in development of business knowledge and technical skills with clear plans and regular assessment of progress; Ensure appropriate processes and job-specific requirements are properly documented; Develop onboarding and training plan for both technical and soft skills that will ensure high level of capabilities within the team; Manage resources effectively to align with strategic initiatives and business needs; Foster collaboration with team members to develop a supportive and engaged team; Support team in the design and development of algorithms and models to use against large datasets to create business insights; Drive team's results and celebrate accomplishments</li><li>
25% Project Management - Prioritize and assign projects by striking a balance between a variety of factors, like funding, return on investment, innovative or challenging work, among others; Manage programs for the team to ensure consistency of execution, balance of resources and quality solutions; Collaborate with program managers and business partners to align on objectives and expectations and ensure project teams deliver against them; Serve as escalation point for any issues or difficulties with specific projects; Provide executive updates to leaders at all levels of the organization on program effectiveness, team accomplishments, summary of findings and recommended solution, and explain internal and external impacts</li><li>
15% Strategy &amp; Business Development - Leverage extensive business knowledge and relationships to seek out new business opportunities to leverage data science and advocate for team's skills; Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams; Ensure alignment with IT support model, collaboration, tools and governance to enable data scientists to be most effective in executing their roles; Collaborate with other data science managers across the organization to establish high level strategy and optimize talent management</li><li>
20% Technical Exploration &amp; Development - Seek further knowledge on key developments within data science, technical skill sets, and additional data sources; Participate in the continuous improvement of data science and analytics by developing replicable solutions (for example, codified data products, project documentation, process flowcharts) to ensure solutions are leveraged for future projects; Ensure best practices and vision for data analysis and model productionalization are leveraged</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
This position typically reports to Senior Manager or above</li><li>
This position has Direct Reports &amp; manages programs</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.</li><li>
7+ years of industry experience in data science, applied machine learning, or software engineering, and 2+ years in a people or technical leadership role.</li><li>
Strong foundation in applied data science with experience building and maintaining production-grade software, coupled with the ability to set technical direction, establish standards, and drive data science and engineering excellence from concept through production at scale.</li><li>
Hands-on experience developing AI-powered tools and platforms that integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise software ecosystems.</li><li>
Proficiency in python and solid understanding of engineering best practices, including APIs, microservices, version control, CI/CD, testing and deployment.</li><li>
Experience designing and operating large-scale data pipelines and distributed systems with AI/ML components, preferably on cloud platforms such as GCP and VertexAI.</li><li>
Familiar with microservices architectures and deploying models and APIs in containerized, cloud-neutral environments.</li><li>
Familiar with or contributed to AI agents or agentic applications in real-world, production settings.</li><li>
Proven ability to translate complex business processes and strategy into scalable, maintainable architectures, including well-orchestrated data and ML pipelines, while clearly communicating technical constraints and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Domain experience in retail, merchandising, e-commerce, or supply chain, or familiarity in space intelligence concepts such as store layout optimization, merchandising analytics, computer vision, and LLM-based solutions.</li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
8</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Attracts Top Talent: Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs</li><li>
Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals</li><li>
Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization</li><li>
Business Insight: Applying knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals</li><li>
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences</li><li>
Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals</li><li>
Directs Work: Provides direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done</li><li>
Drives Engagement: Creating an environment where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives</li><li>
Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action</li><li>
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity</li><li>
Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people</li><li>
Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics</li><li>
Persuades: Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others</li><li>
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies</li></ul></div>

Data Science Manager - Space Planning Intelligence

<div>Position Purpose:
The Data Science Sr. Manager is responsible for leading a team of data scientists (individual contributors, technical experts, and/or people managers), ensuring that their efforts drive business profitability, increased efficiencies and improved customer experience. This role harmonizes between the continuous drive towards data science research and learning and the needs of the business.
As a Data Science Sr. Manager, you will provide executive summaries to all levels of the organization and leverage your business knowledge and network to identify opportunities to leverage data science solutions. This role is expected to lead the collaboration between Data Science Managers across the organization to align strategies and effectively manage talent. These responsibilities require effective communication skills, building relationships and partnerships, and leveraging business proficiency to solutions and recommendations.
As a Data Science Sr. Manager, you will provide executive summaries to all levels of the organization and leverage your business knowledge and network to identify opportunities to leverage data science solutions . This role is expected to lead collaboration between Data Science Managers across the organization for aligning strategies and effectively managing talent. These responsibilities require effective communication skills, building relationships and partnerships, and leveraging business proficiency to solutions and recommendations. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
50% People Management &amp; Team Leadership - Provide leadership, mentorship and coaching to direct reports and evaluate performance, execution, and contribution; Support Data Science Director in establishing a clear vision for the team and influencing reach with business partners; Attract, retain and develop top talent to build an effective and high performing teams; Support team in development of business knowledge and technical skills with clear plans and regular assessment of progress; Develop onboarding and training plan for both technical and soft skills that will ensure high level of capabilities within the team; Foster collaboration and alignment between different data science roles to develop a supportive and engaged team; Ensure best practices and world-class techniques are leveraged in the solutioning for business problems and future team reach; Drive team's results and celebrate accomplishments</li><li>
15% Program Management - Prioritize and assign projects by striking a balance between a variety of factors, like funding, return on investment, innovative or challenging work, among others; Manage programs for the team to ensure consistency of execution, balance of resources and quality solutions; Collaborate with program managers and business partners to align on objectives and expectations and ensure project teams deliver against them; Serve as escalation point for any issues or difficulties with specific projects; Provide executive updates to leaders at all levels of the organization on program effectiveness, team accomplishments, summary of findings and recommended solution, and explain internal and external impacts; Be a champion and advocate for the team's capabilities, expertise, and needs</li><li>
25% Strategy &amp; Business Development - Leverage extensive business knowledge and relationships to seek out new business opportunities to leverage data science and advocate for team's skills; Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams; Ensure alignment with IT support model, collaboration, tools and governance to enable data scientists to be most effective in executing their roles; Collaborate with other data science managers across the organization to lead the efforts of developing high level strategy and optimizing talent management</li><li>
10% Technical Exploration &amp; Development - Seek further knowledge on key developments within data science, technical skill sets, and additional data sources; Participate in the continuous improvement of data science and analytics by developing replicable solutions (for example, codified data products, project documentation, process flowcharts) to ensure solutions are leveraged for future projects; Ensure best practices and vision for data analysis and model production are leveraged</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
This position reports to Director or above</li><li>
This position has Direct Reports and manages programs</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li><li>
Demonstrated proficiency in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis</li><li>
Proficient managing and growing team members in a professional setting</li><li>
Proficiency in guiding more junior team members through Data Science fundamentals in a professional setting</li><li>
Demonstrated experience with translating high level strategy to tactical execution</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
11+ years of experience in business intelligence and analytics</li><li>
Previous people or project team management experience</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis</li><li>
Mastery running queries against data (preferably with Google BigQuery or SQL)</li><li>
Proficient with data visualization software (preferably Tableau)</li><li>
Mastery utilizing statistical techniques to identify key insights that help solve business problems</li><li>
Proficient in Prescriptive Modeling like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP</li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
10</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Attracts Top Talent: Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs</li><li>
Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals</li><li>
Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization</li><li>
Business Insight: Applying knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals</li><li>
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences</li><li>
Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals</li><li>
Directs Work: Provides direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done</li><li>
Drives Engagement: Creating an environment where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives</li><li>
Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action</li><li>
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity</li><li>
Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people</li><li>
Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics</li><li>
Persuades: Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others</li><li>
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies</li></ul></div>

Sr Manager, Data Science - Online

<div>Position Purpose:
We are transforming how online merchandising decisions are made through the innovative use of data-driven optimization, econometrics, and advanced causal modeling. This is a highly prioritized and visible area of our business, and we are seeking a talented Lead Data Scientist to take charge of the end-to-end implementation of our merchandising science initiatives. This critical role involves everything from initial architecture and experimentation through to the governance of production-level models. You will be a key player in shaping the future of our online business, ensuring that our strategies are built on a solid foundation of data and advanced analytics.
Join a team that thrives on a collaborative, nurturing, and growth-focused culture. We are passionate about learning and continuously challenging ourselves to solve the most complex problems in e-commerce. You will be part of a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your professional development is a top priority.
The Lead Data Scientist is responsible for leading data science initiatives that drive business profitability, increased efficiencies and improved customer experience. This role assists in the development of the Home Depot advanced analytics infrastructure that informs decision making by applying expertise of both business and Advanced Analytics Modeling techniques. Lead Data Scientists focus on seeking out business opportunities to leverage data science as a competitive advantage. Based on the specific data science team, this role has expertise in one or more data science specializations, such as optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP. 
As a Lead Data Scientist, you will be responsible for large data science projects, identifying opportunities to leverage best technology and approach, and mentoring data scientists on the project team. This role is expected to own the library of reusable algorithms for future use, ensuring developed codes are documented. This role supports the building of skilled and talented data science teams by providing input to staffing needs and participating in the recruiting and hiring process. In addition, this role leads data science communities across several business units. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
30% Solution Development - Utilize expertise when designing and developing algorithms and models to use against large datasets to create business insights; Make appropriate selection, utilization and interpretation of advanced analytics methodologies; Effectively communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical leaders and business customers/partners; Clearly communicate impacts of recommendations to drive alignment and appropriate implementation</li><li>
25% Project Management &amp; Team Support - Lead and manage large and complex projects and teams; Provide direction on prioritization of work and ensure quality of work; Provide mentoring and coaching to more junior roles to support their technical competencies; Collaborate with managers and team in the distribution of workload and resources; Support recruiting and hiring efforts for the team; Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for one or more data science methods, both predictive and prescriptive; Lead data science communities across several business units</li><li>
20% Business Collaboration - Leverage extensive business knowledge into solution approach; Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams; Provide technical education on advanced analytics to data science community; Partner with IT to understand potential for new tools and ways to maintain technical agility for data science; Actively seek out new business opportunities to leverage data science as a competitive advantage</li><li>
25% Technical Exploration &amp; Development - Seek further knowledge on key developments within data science by attending conferences and publishing papers; Participate in the continuous improvement of data science and analytics by developing replicable solutions (for example, codified data products, project documentation, process flowcharts) to ensure solutions are leveraged for future projects; Define best practices and develop clear vision for data analysis and model productionalization; Ownership of library of reusable algorithms for future use, ensure developed code/models are documented; Develop mastery in one or more prescriptive modeling techniques, like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
This position typically reports to manager or above</li><li>
This position has 0 Direct Reports and leads/manages projects</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise utilizing statistical techniques to identify key insights that help solve business problems</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
PhD in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Math, Statistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience</li><li>
10+ years of experience in business intelligence and analytics</li><li>
Expertise in a modern scripting language (preferably Python)</li><li>
Expertise running queries against data (preferably with Google BigQuery or SQL)</li><li>
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>
Expertise with data visualization software (preferably Tableau)</li><li>
Expertise in Prescriptive Modeling like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP</li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
10</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Attracts Top Talent: Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs</li><li>
Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization</li><li>
Business Insight: Applying knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals</li><li>
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives</li><li>
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences</li><li>
Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful</li><li>
Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals</li><li>
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity</li><li>
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most efficient and effective processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement</li><li>
Persuades: Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others</li><li>
Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels</li><li>
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies</li><li>
Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building digital and technology applications</li></ul></div>

Lead Data Scientist, Online Merchandising

<div>Position Purpose:
The Manager, Analytics &amp; Workforce Optimization leads the analytical, reporting, workforce planning, and applied data science functions that power operational decision-making across HDES. This role serves as both a producer of high‑impact analytical work and a leader for one Analyst. The manager owns HDES&rsquo; operational dashboards, workflow modeling, workforce‑management insights, forecasting support, and optimization analytics enabling performance, productivity, and service reliability. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Analyze the fundamental components of problems and communicate the correct course of action to the team and the resolution to the field.</li><li>
Develop and implement changes that improve overall store operations processes that are likely to add value to the stores' bottom line. Manage/drive core store operations projects and/or process improvements.</li><li>
Manage day to day processes related to their areas of responsibility. Create and maintain project work plans.</li><li>
Manage issues and roadblocks that arise related to their area of responsibility.</li><li>
Respond proactively to unanticipated store needs arising out of a variety of inputs. Manage action steps necessary for successful execution of both strategic projects/initiatives and process improvement.</li><li>
Communicate effectively and build strong, effective partnerships with the field/stores and throughout The Home Depot.</li><li>
Prepare and deliver high-level insights and recommendations based on multiple analyses of industry/ business, competitive landscape, consumer data for area of expertise.</li><li>
Provide guidance and training specific to area of expertise. Assist in collaborating findings from data and making verbal/written recommendations. Demonstrate proficiency/understanding of specific processes.</li><li>
Maintain knowledge base regarding specific operations and processes within store operations</li><li>
Responsible for appropriate selection, terminations, performance appraisal and professional development of support team (Business Analysts).</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
Direct and indirect reports typically include 2-5 Business Analysts.</li><li>
Typically requires frequent persuasion or influencing of others. Usually assigns and reviews work of others.</li><li>
Typically procedures for analyzing situations and making conclusions are very diverse.</li><li>
Typically considers among many different options or procedures when solving problems.</li><li>
Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li><li>
Under constant pressure to continuously meet tight deadlines, demanding quotas and/or must regularly deal with difficult situations.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li><ul><li>Advanced analytics in Excel, Tableau, SQL; Python for modeling and automation.</li><li>Data modeling, forecasting, clustering, and predictive analysis.</li><li>Strong communication and storytelling for senior leaders.</li><li>Understanding of HDES operational workflows and service models.</li><li>Ability to coach an early‑career analyst.</li></ul></li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
5</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Strong business, functional and/or store knowledge for their area of responsibility</li><li>
Leadership and management experience preferred</li><li>
Strong operations, retail and/or field experience required</li><li>
Ability to partner/communicate well with the field/stores</li><li>
High sense of urgency in responding to field needs</li><li>
Strong big picture; strategic thinking skills</li><li>
Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis.</li></ul></div>

Manager, Analytics - Workforce Optimization (Equipment Services)

<div>Position Purpose:
The Data Scientist is responsible for supporting data science initiatives that drive business profitability, increased efficiencies and improved customer experience. This role applies industry-leading analytical methodologies for working with large datasets to extract meaningful business insight and creatively solve business problems. Data Scientists are also responsible for ensuring that developed codes are documented into a library of reusable algorithms. Based on the specific data science team, this role would need to be knowledgeable in one or more data science specializations, such as optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP. 
As a Data Scientist, you will apply advanced analytics methods and algorithms for identifying trends and providing business solutions. This role is expected to present insights and recommendations to non-technical audiences and explain the benefits and impacts of the recommended solutions. In addition, Data Scientists collaborate with business partners and cross-functional teams, requiring effective communication skills, building relationships, and focus on understanding the overall business area being supported. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
55% Solution Development - Design and develop algorithms and models to use against large datasets to create business insights; Participates in large data analytics project teams by serving as a technical lead for analytics projects; May lead small projects and work independently on solution development; Execute tasks with high levels of efficiency and quality; Make appropriate selection, utilization and interpretation of advanced analytical methodologies</li><li>
20% Communicating Results - Effectively communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical leaders and business customers/partners; Present recommendations in a confident manner in order to influence execution of recommendation; Prepare reports, updates and/or presentations related to progress made on a project or solution; Clearly communicate impacts of recommendations to drive alignment and appropriate implementation</li><li>
10% Business Collaboration - Incorporate business knowledge into solution approach; Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams; Work with project teams and business partners to determine project goals</li><li>
15% Technical Exploration &amp; Development - Seek further knowledge on key developments within data science, technical skill sets, and additional data sources; Participate in the continuous improvement of data science and analytics by developing replicable solutions (for example, codified data products, project documentation, process flowcharts) to ensure solutions are leveraged for future projects; Build and maintain library of reusable algorithms for future use, ensuring developed codes are documented</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
This position typically reports to Manager or above</li><li>
This position has 0 Direct Reports</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Masters or PHD in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Math, Statistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience</li><li>
3+ years of work experience in developing machine learning / AI models to solve business problems</li><li>
3+ years of experience in business intelligence and analytics</li><li>
Proficient in a modern scripting language (preferably Python)</li><li>
Proficient running queries against data (preferably with Google BigQuery or SQL)</li><li>
Knowledgeable in Prescriptive Modeling like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis</li><li>
Proficient with data visualization software (preferably Tableau)</li><li>
Proficient utilizing statistical techniques to identify key insights that help solve business problems</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power Point</li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
3</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm</li><li>
Business Insight: Applying knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals</li><li>
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives</li><li>
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences</li><li>
Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions</li><li>
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances</li><li>
Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder</li><li>
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most efficient and effective processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement</li><li>
Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals</li><li>
Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels</li></ul></div>

Data Scientist

<div>Position Purpose:
The Data Scientist is responsible for supporting data science initiatives that drive business profitability, increased efficiencies and improved customer experience. This role applies industry-leading analytical methodologies for working with large datasets to extract meaningful business insight and creatively solve business problems. Data Scientists are also responsible for ensuring that developed codes are documented into a library of reusable algorithms. Based on the specific data science team, this role would need to be knowledgeable in one or more data science specializations, such as optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP.
 
As a Data Scientist, you will apply advanced analytics methods and algorithms for identifying trends and providing business solutions. This role is expected to present insights and recommendations to non-technical audiences and explain the benefits and impacts of the recommended solutions. In addition, Data Scientists collaborate with business partners and cross-functional teams, requiring effective communication skills, building relationships, and focus on understanding the overall business area being supported. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
55% Solution Development - Design and develop algorithms and models to use against large datasets to create business insights; Participates in large data analytics project teams by serving as a technical lead for analytics projects; May lead small projects and work independently on solution development; Execute tasks with high levels of efficiency and quality; Make appropriate selection, utilization and interpretation of advanced analytical methodologies</li><li>
20% Communicating Results - Effectively communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical leaders and business customers/partners; Present recommendations in a confident manner in order to influence execution of recommendation; Prepare reports, updates and/or presentations related to progress made on a project or solution; Clearly communicate impacts of recommendations to drive alignment and appropriate implementation</li><li>
10% Business Collaboration - Incorporate business knowledge into solution approach; Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams; Work with project teams and business partners to determine project goals</li><li>
15% Technical Exploration &amp; Development - Seek further knowledge on key developments within data science, technical skill sets, and additional data sources; Participate in the continuous improvement of data science and analytics by developing replicable solutions (for example, codified data products, project documentation, process flowcharts) to ensure solutions are leveraged for future projects; Build and maintain library of reusable algorithms for future use, ensuring developed codes are documented</li></ul> 

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
This position typically reports to Manager or above</li><li>
This position has 0 Direct Reports</li></ul> 

Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul> 

Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 

Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Masters in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Math, Statistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience</li><li>
4+ years of experience in business intelligence and analytics</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power Point</li><li>
Experience in a modern scripting language (preferably Python)</li><li>
Proficient running queries against data (preferably with Google BigQuery or SQL)</li><li>
Proficient with data visualization software (preferably Tableau)</li><li>
Proficient utilizing statistical techniques to identify key insights that help solve business problems</li><li>
Knowledgeable in Prescriptive Modeling like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis</li></ul> 

Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 

Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 

Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
3</li></ul> 

Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 

Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 

Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 

Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 

Competencies:<ul><li>
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm</li><li>
Business Insight: Applying knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals</li><li>
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives</li><li>
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences</li><li>
Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions</li><li>
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances</li><li>
Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder</li><li>
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most efficient and effective processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement</li><li>
Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals</li><li>
Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels</li></ul></div>

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