Data Scientist Lead

Data Scientist Lead

Company Name: FedEx Dataworks, Inc.

Location: 3680 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125

Takes ownership and responsibility over major data science initiatives. Advances Dataworks' broad capabilities to use and deploy cutting edge data science and machine learning tools and methods in Dataworks projects, platforms and products. Simultaneously works to keep Dataworks on the leading edge by understanding and implementing the very latest and most sophisticated methods and tools for grappling with extremely large scale and complex problems. Leads modeling and development to support operations initiatives, strategic programs and new products/solutions, through the use of advanced descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive and ensemble modeling, advanced statistical techniques, and complex mathematical modeling/tool development. Develops solutions supporting the movement of data and information assets following API-First / Service-Oriented Architecture principles. Leverages proficiency in ML Ops, CI/CD processes and machine learning / data engineering practices to ensure sustainable model development and provide recommendations on highly complex problems. Mentors less senior team members to drive results. Leads and works with cross-functional teams. The Data Scientist Advisor plays a pivotal role, focused on creating and driving data science innovation within Dataworks, helping define and build the Dataworks organization, and enabling the delivery of key business initiatives. S/he acts as a "universal translator" between IT, business, software engineers and data engineers, collaborating with these multi-disciplinary teams. The Data Scientist Advisor will contribute to the creation and adherence of technical standards for data science and machine learning, including the design and construction of reusable data assets. S/he will work with large data sets and solve difficult analytical problems, applying advanced methods. S/he will lead the creation and implementation of solutions from concept to production, using current and emerging technologies to evaluate trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations. Day-to-day, s/he will be deeply involved in code reviews and large-scale deployments. S/he will also provide mentorship and guidance to junior data scientists to support the continued training and upskilling of the Data Science team. Understanding in depth both the business and technical problems Dataworks aims to solve. Exploring data and crafting models to answer core business problems that may not have a common blueprint. Leading the invention of new approaches and algorithms for tackling data intensive problems. Pioneering R&D efforts to rapidly understand and assimilate state of the art methods. Scaling up from "laptop-scale" to "cluster scale" problems by leading efforts to standardize and industrialize solutions. Delivering tangible value very rapidly, collaborating with diverse teams of varying disciplines. Interacting with senior technologists from the broader enterprise and outside of FedEx (partner ecosystems and customers) to create synergies and identify opportunities for improvement. Codifying best practices for future reuse in the form of accessible, reusable patterns, templates, and code bases.

Qualifications: Master's degree or equivalent in computer science, operations research, statistics, applied mathematics or related quantitative discipline plus 6 years of experience in the job offered or 6 years of experience in applying data science (machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical analysis), operations research (optimization, algorithms, mathematical modeling), and data analytics modeling to decrease cost, increase profitability, and improve customer experience. The employer will alternatively accept a Phd in computer science, operations research, statistics, applied mathematics or related quantitative discipline plus 4 years of experience in the job offered or 4 years of experience in applying data science (machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical analysis), operations research (optimization, algorithms, mathematical modeling), and data analytics modeling to decrease cost, increase profitability, and improve customer experience in lieu of a Master's degree plus 6 years of experience. Must have 4 years' experience with the following: applying data science (machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical analysis), operations research (optimization, algorithms, mathematical modeling), and data analytics modeling to decrease cost, increase profitability, and improve customer experience. Extensive knowledge in advanced data science, statistical analysis, and machine learning methods, including the iterative development of analysis pipelines to provide insights at scale. Extensive experience conducting end-to-end analyses, including data gathering and requirements specification, processing, analysis and presentation. Strong familiarity with the transportation industry, competitors, and evolving technologies. Experience providing leadership in a general planning or consulting setting. Experience as a leader or a senior member of multi-functional project teams. Strong human relations, organizational / time management, project management, and software development skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to present and communicate effectively to executive audiences. Position can telecommute from home from any location in the U.S. Multiple positions available.

Born out of FedEx, a pioneer that ships nearly 20 million packages a day and manages endless threads of information, FedEx Dataworks is an organization rooted in connecting the physical and digital sides of our network to meet today's needs and address tomorrow's challenges.

We are creating opportunities for FedEx, our customers, and the world at large by:

• Exploring and harnessing data to define and solve true problems;
• Removing barriers between data sets to create new avenues of insight;
• Building and iterating on solutions that generate value;
• Acting as a change agent to advance curiosity and performance.

At FedEx Dataworks, we are making supply chains work smarter for everyone.

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