Mgr Data Science

FedEx Group; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Science to lead a team of data scientists and drive analytics initiatives across the business. You will develop strategic roadmaps, mentor staff, and collaborate with IT and business leadership to scale advanced analytics.

The role is hybrid, based in Memphis, TN or other campus locations within 50 miles, with travel as needed. A Bachelor's in a quantitative field and 8+ years of analytics leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; related experience may offset degree requirements.
• Eight years of experience in business modeling/consulting, financial analysis, predictive modeling, and analytics problem-solving.
• Two years in management, project management, or leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and promote advanced analytics capabilities to extract insights for decision-making.
• Hire, coach, and manage performance; plan strategically; stay current with data science developments.
• Lead a team of data scientists to mine data for meaningful insights.
• Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for the Data Science discipline with IT/business leadership.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

SDLC

Generative AI

LLMs

MLOps

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Analytics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Essential Functions

• Buildes and promotes advanced analytics and data science capabilities, to extract insights from vast data resources and inform decision-making across the business.




• Involves responsibilities such as hiring, coaching, performance management, and strategic planning, as well as staying current with the latest developments in data science and collaborating with IT and business leadership on advanced analytics initiatives.




• Leads a team of data scientists and senior data scientists to mine and analyze vast data resources for meaningful insights.




• Develops and maintains strategic roadmaps for the Data Science discipline, collaborate with IT and business leadership on Advanced Analytics strategy.




• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in Business or Marketing Analytics, Data Science, Digital Insights, Statistics, Math, or related field. Related experience may offset degree requirements.

Minimum Experience

Eight (8) years experience required in business modeling/consulting, financial analysis, predictive modeling, and solving analytics problems through the application of advanced/analytics - data science techniques, two (2) of those years working in management, project management, or leading teams. Related education/degree may offset experience requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with MS office applications.




• Required to work on the leading edge of technology, tools, and methodology.




• Required to have a strong aptitude for learning new tools and methodology.




• Must possess the ability to understand how new tools/methodology can be implemented to solve business problems.




• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, reports, and related documents.




• Ability to effectively present information to management, end users, co-workers, or vendors.




• Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, proportions and ranking to create practical situations.




• Requires strong analytical and problem solving skills.




• Ability to perform complex tasks with limited direction.

Job Conditions

Some travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in Python, SQL, cloud platforms (GCP), SDLC, Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI, MLOps, Agile delivery, and experience in logistics, aviation, or supply chain is preferred.

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

(FEC_E29) Pittsburgh, PA and Dallas, TX Pay Range: $10,231.53/month - $17,393.61/month. Memphis, TN Pay Range: $9,719.96/month - $16,523.93/month.

Additional Details:

This is a hybrid position located in Memphis, TN, Pittsburgh, PA, or Dallas, TX. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx campus location several times per week.

For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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• Know Your Rights


• Pay Transparency


• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)


• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)


• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)