Data Science Manager II — Digital Partnerships Growth

OhioX; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Root is seeking a Data Science Manager II to lead data science for our Digital Partnerships business. You will own the quantitative strategy and performance of a multi-million-dollar portfolio while guiding a team of data scientists and cross-functional partners.

The role requires advanced quantitative degrees, strong business judgment, and the ability to translate analyses into strategic actions that improve acquisition economics and partner value.

Qualifications

• 7+ years applying quantitative methods to complex business problems.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience, developing technical talent.
• Experience translating ambiguous challenges into analytic frameworks and measurable outcomes.
• Experience leading experimentation, forecasting, optimization or ML in production.

Responsibilities

• Own the performance, growth, and profitability of Root's digital partnerships portfolio.
• Lead a team of quantitative scientists responsible for experimentation, forecasting, optimization, and partner performance management.
• Develop strategies that improve customer acquisition economics through pricing, underwriting, partner integrations, and commercial levers.
• Build rigorous measurement frameworks that quantify incrementality, partner value, and business impact.
• Partner with Business Development, Product, Engineering, Pricing, Underwriting, and Finance to identify and execute high-impact opportunities.
• Influence product and technical roadmaps to improve partner performance and operational scalability.
• Deliver executive-level reporting, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Establish scalable operating processes that enable sustainable growth across the channel.

Skills

Data science leadership

Experimentation

Forecasting

Optimization

Machine learning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Advanced degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering

Job description

Root is seeking a Data Science Manager II to lead data science for our Digital Partnerships business. You will own the quantitative strategy and performance of a multi-million-dollar portfolio while guiding a team of data scientists and cross-functional partners.

The role requires advanced quantitative degrees, strong business judgment, and the ability to translate analyses into strategic actions that improve acquisition economics and partner value.