Remote Senior Lead Data Scientist: AI & Analytics Leader

Lumen; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 139,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a strategic and technically versatile Senior Lead Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics, AI-driven innovation, and decision intelligence initiatives across the Product organization.

This role will serve as a bridge between traditional analytics, modern data science, and emerging AI technologies, transforming complex data into actionable insights, predictive models, and intelligent solutions that improve business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of analytics, data science, BI, or related disciplines.
• Translating complex business challenges into analytical solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with KPI frameworks and executive reporting.
• Experience with BI/visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with structured and unstructured data sources.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Analytics: Partner with Product, Finance, Engineering, and Executive leaders to identify opportunities for advanced analytics, AI, and data‑driven decision making.
• Develop KPI & Measurement Frameworks: Define and evolve performance metrics that measure business value, operational efficiency, customer outcomes, and product success.
• Drive Advanced Analytics: Build predictive models, forecasts, segmentation strategies, and optimization frameworks to uncover insights, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Enable AI & Automation: Evaluate and implement AI‑powered solutions, intelligent workflows, and automation capabilities that improve productivity and decision quality.
• Champion Innovation & Experimentation: Lead proof‑of‑concepts and rapid testing of emerging technologies to validate business impact and accelerate adoption.
• Deliver Data‑Driven Insights: Translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations, dashboards, and executive‑level narratives.
• Automate Reporting & Processes: Design scalable analytics solutions, automated reporting, and workflow automation to improve efficiency and insight delivery.
• Leverage Modern Technology Platforms: Utilize Python, SQL, AI‑assisted development tools, Power Platform, and low‑code/no‑code solutions to accelerate outcomes.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, Sales, Customer Success, and Data teams to align on priorities, methodologies, and business objectives.
• Provide Thought Leadership: Promote analytics, AI literacy, experimentation, and data‑driven decision making while mentoring stakeholders and team members on best practices.

Skills

SQL

Python

KPI frameworks

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Data science or quantitative degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Power Platform

Job description

Lumen is seeking a strategic and technically versatile Senior Lead Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics, AI-driven innovation, and decision intelligence initiatives across the Product organization.

This role will serve as a bridge between traditional analytics, modern data science, and emerging AI technologies, transforming complex data into actionable insights, predictive models, and intelligent solutions that improve business outcomes.