Lead Data Scientist, Global Performance Analytics

Converse; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Converse is seeking a Lead, Data Scientist for Performance Operations & Insights in Boston, MA. The role advances global analytics and embeds sophisticated capabilities into planning workflows, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, decision-oriented insights across regions and products.

The position demands strong data manipulation, advanced analytics, and proficiency in Python/SQL, with experience turning unstructured data into actionable insights and driving growth,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in advanced analytics, data science, or related technical roles (retail/consumer preferred).
• Proficient in Python development (pandas, scikit-learn, statistical modeling, optimization).
• Advanced in SQL (data transformation, complex querying, data engineering concepts).
• Familiarity with cloud analytics environments and modern data stacks/platforms (Databricks and Snowflake preferred).
• Practical application of AI/ML, including Generative AI, LLM-based workflows, agentic systems, RAG, forecasting and predictive modeling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evolve global performance insights across demand, inventory, product, and channel views.
• Translate complex or ambiguous business questions into structured, scalable analytics solutions + insights.
• Develop forward-looking analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build and scale analytics solutions that improve speed, automation, and consistency of insights.
• Partner with Technology to enhance data quality, accessibility, and usability.
• Contribute hands‑on across data modeling, querying, and advanced analytics workflows.
• Drive alignment on metrics, definitions, and reporting outputs across regions.
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, executive‑ready recommendations.
• Leverage Python, SQL, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies to create scalable analytical products that accelerate decision‑making across the enterprise.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to Planning leaders, translating complex analytical findings into clear recommendations that drive growth, profitability, inventory productivity, and consumer outcomes

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Tableau

Sigma

Job description

Converse is seeking a Lead, Data Scientist for Performance Operations & Insights in Boston, MA. The role advances global analytics and embeds sophisticated capabilities into planning workflows, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, decision-oriented insights across regions and products.

The position demands strong data manipulation, advanced analytics, and proficiency in Python/SQL, with experience turning unstructured data into actionable insights and driving growth,