Lead Data Science & ML Manager – Drive Retail Impact

Forsyth Barnes; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Barnes, partnering with a large US retailer, seeks a Data Science Manager to lead a growing Data & Analytics team. You will guide data science initiatives from concept to production, driving measurable business impact and shaping how data informs decisions.

The role blends people leadership with hands-on technical work, requiring strong Python/SQL skills, stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering ML models in production.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and SQL capability.
• Experience managing or leading Data Scientists.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Data Scientists.
• Owning the delivery of machine learning, predictive modelling and advanced analytics projects.
• Partnering closely with Product, Technology and senior business stakeholders.
• Translating complex technical outputs into clear commercial recommendations.
• Helping define priorities, roadmap and best practices across the Data Science function.
• Improving how Data Science is embedded into decision‑making across the business.
• Driving a high-performance, commercially focused culture within the team.

Skills

Python

SQL

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Forsyth Barnes, partnering with a large US retailer, seeks a Data Science Manager to lead a growing Data & Analytics team. You will guide data science initiatives from concept to production, driving measurable business impact and shaping how data informs decisions.

The role blends people leadership with hands-on technical work, requiring strong Python/SQL skills, stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering ML models in production.