Lead, Data Science & Operations Research

FedEx Corporation; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation in Memphis, TN is seeking a Manager of Data Science and Operations Research to lead a team delivering advanced analytics and optimization across the enterprise. You will partner with IT and business leaders to design scalable data science solutions, drive experiments, and champion MLOps practices.

The role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder empathy, and proven leadership in complex analytics projects.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field with leadership experience in analytics.
• 5–8 years leading analytics, data science, OR, or related teams.
• Experience delivering ML and AI solutions with measurable business impact.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DSOR portfolio with milestones and quality deliverables.
• Hire, coach, and manage performance; plan strategically.
• Promote advanced analytics capabilities and implement MLOps practices.
• Partner with IT and business leadership on initiatives.

Skills

Strategic AI leadership

ML/AI project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data science strategy

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in quantitative field

Tools

Git-based version control

Job description

FedEx Corporation in Memphis, TN is seeking a Manager of Data Science and Operations Research to lead a team delivering advanced analytics and optimization across the enterprise. You will partner with IT and business leaders to design scalable data science solutions, drive experiments, and champion MLOps practices.

The role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder empathy, and proven leadership in complex analytics projects.