Data Science Director: Strategy & Talent Leader

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Data Science Director to lead a high-performing team across the enterprise in Atlanta, GA. You will shape the data strategy, drive analytics initiatives, and partner with business leaders to deliver measurable ROI.

You will champion advanced analytics, stakeholder alignment, and talent development while ensuring governance and cost models support scalable investments in data science capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 10+ years of work experience in data analytics, BI, or related field is preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship and coaching to the data science team and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with business leaders to define objectives, metrics, and ROI impact for data science initiatives.
• Develop end-to-end data science strategy and operating model to standardize ROI calculations and funding across the enterprise.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Data storytelling

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google BigQuery

SQL

Tableau

Job description

The Home Depot is seeking a Data Science Director to lead a high-performing team across the enterprise in Atlanta, GA. You will shape the data strategy, drive analytics initiatives, and partner with business leaders to deliver measurable ROI.

You will champion advanced analytics, stakeholder alignment, and talent development while ensuring governance and cost models support scalable investments in data science capabilities.