Head of Data Science & Strategy for Global Impact

Hello Innovation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moonshot Factory access

Dreamlab facility

Learning allowance

Health benefits

401k

Job summary

Hello Innovation in Detroit is seeking a Director of Data Science to build foundational data capabilities and translate complex data into strategic product insights. You will lead a high-impact team, shape data governance, and partner with leadership to align analytics with business goals.

You’ll drive architecture decisions, advanced modeling, and reporting that informs roadmaps, product strategies, and customer experiences at scale.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of data science teams in fast-growing environments.
• Expertise in SQL, Python, and R; experience with modern data stack (Fivetran, Snowflake, DBT).
• Ability to translate data into actionable product strategies and measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the modern data architecture and data stack.
• Own data infrastructure build-out, performance, and reliability.
• Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets to identify actionable insights.
• Develop data-driven product and business recommendations for leadership.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Fivetran

Snowflake

DBT

Data storytelling

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s or PhD in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Hello Innovation in Detroit is seeking a Director of Data Science to build foundational data capabilities and translate complex data into strategic product insights. You will lead a high-impact team, shape data governance, and partner with leadership to align analytics with business goals.

You’ll drive architecture decisions, advanced modeling, and reporting that informs roadmaps, product strategies, and customer experiences at scale.