Head of Data Science & AI Strategy

SageSure Insurance Managers LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

SageSure is hiring a Director of Data Science in Mountain View, CA. You will lead a team of data scientists, set the analytics strategy, and partner with senior leaders to translate business needs into scalable ML solutions.

You will influence stakeholders, drive governance, and foster a culture of accountability and inclusion while delivering measurable business impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.).
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing data scientists or analytics teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep expertise in Python, SQL, and modern data science/ML tooling (Pandas, NumPy, TensorFlow, etc.).
• Strong understanding of AWS or comparable cloud architecture.
• Demonstrated success delivering machine learning solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Proven ability to think strategically, manage complex initiatives, and prioritize effectively across competing demands.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and guide teams through ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Program, and Operations to understand business needs and translate them into a cohesive Data Science strategy and roadmap.
• Influence and align stakeholders by articulating clear priorities, trade-offs, and expected outcomes; ensure downstream teams have full context to execute effectively.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team and cross-functional partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists; provide coaching, career development, and structured feedback while ensuring clarity of expectations.
• Build strong team health by promoting inclusion, psychological safety, and a values-driven culture.
• Ensure the team structure, processes, and operating rhythms support long-term scalability and organizational needs.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models and advanced analytics solutions that drive business impact, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen decision-making.
• Champion experimentation, innovation, and responsible use of AI; ensure solutions adhere to best practices in model governance, data ethics, and performance monitoring.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Build and refine scalable processes, documentation, and standards that enhance quality, reproducibility, and onboarding efficiency.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of data, models, and technical resources; make fiscally sound decisions aligned with departmental objectives and priorities.
• Break down silos by promoting cross-functional problem-solving and encouraging teams to think beyond their lane to achieve shared goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Quantitative Field

Tools

Python

SQL

Pandas

NumPy

TensorFlow

AWS

Job description

SageSure is hiring a Director of Data Science in Mountain View, CA. You will lead a team of data scientists, set the analytics strategy, and partner with senior leaders to translate business needs into scalable ML solutions.

You will influence stakeholders, drive governance, and foster a culture of accountability and inclusion while delivering measurable business impact across the organization.