Head of Machine Learning & Modeling Strategy

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 157,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. invites a senior data science leader to design, develop, and implement advanced analytics and AI solutions across the enterprise.

You will guide teams of data scientists, modelers, and ML engineers to deliver scalable solutions aligned with strategic goals and client value. The role requires expertise in ML, DL, statistical modeling, and strong Python/SQL skills, with cloud platform experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field preferred.
• Experience in ML, DL, and statistical modeling.
• Strong Python and SQL skills; cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of ML Ops and model governance.
• Ability to translate business problems into analytical frameworks.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Vision: Provide strategic direction for machine learning initiatives and develop a roadmap for data-driven innovation.
• Model Development and Deployment: Oversee design, development, and validation of models for forecasting, risk assessment, and efficiency.
• Model Governance and Compliance: Establish and maintain model governance with documentation, validation, and monitoring.
• Team Development and Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary data science team with a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Identify opportunities with business leaders and translate results for executive decision-making.
• Research and Innovation: Stay at the forefront of AI technologies and promote best practices in applied data science.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Statistical modeling

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Economics

Tools

AWS SageMaker

Azure ML

Databricks

Job description

Vizient, Inc. invites a senior data science leader to design, develop, and implement advanced analytics and AI solutions across the enterprise.

You will guide teams of data scientists, modelers, and ML engineers to deliver scalable solutions aligned with strategic goals and client value. The role requires expertise in ML, DL, statistical modeling, and strong Python/SQL skills, with cloud platform experience.