Senior Data Science Manager — AI/ML Solutions Leader

DataJobs; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Variable pay

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Data Scientist Manager to lead end-to-end AI and machine learning initiatives across Service and Operations analytics. The role combines technical ownership with stakeholder collaboration to deliver production-ready solutions and measurable business impact.

You will design and implement AI/ML solutions, translate business needs, own the full data science lifecycle, mentor peers, and advance governance and best practices in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field).
• 5–7 years of relevant experience delivering advanced analytics, machine learning, or applied AI solutions.
• Strong foundation in statistics, predictive modeling, and machine learning.
• Experience with modern data science tools, data visualization tools, and programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, and ML frameworks).
• Experience working in cloud-based platforms, preferably AWS or Snowflake.
• Proven ability to independently own complex problems and deliver production-ready solutions.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical material in a way that supports decision making, including communication to less technical partners.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and support multiple projects at one time.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI and machine learning solutions that address complex business problems across Service and Operation analytics.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate needs into analytical approaches, including problem framing and insights delivery.
• Own the full lifecycle of data science and AI solutions from data exploration to deployment and monitoring.
• Lead analytics strategy for a field-facing recommendation engine and collaborate with product and technology teams.
• Apply data, model, and AI governance standards with responsible AI practices and documentation.
• Act as technical leader by advancing data science best practices and mentoring peers.
• Deliver analytic strategy that results in measurable business impact.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistics

Predictive modeling

Data visualization

Python

SQL

ML frameworks

AWS

Snowflake

LLMs

Agents

RAG

CI/CD

GenAI

Education

Master’s degree in quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

ML frameworks

AWS

Snowflake

LLMs

Agents

RAG

CI/CD

GenAI

Job description

Ameriprise Financial in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Data Scientist Manager to lead end-to-end AI and machine learning initiatives across Service and Operations analytics. The role combines technical ownership with stakeholder collaboration to deliver production-ready solutions and measurable business impact.

You will design and implement AI/ML solutions, translate business needs, own the full data science lifecycle, mentor peers, and advance governance and best practices in a fast-moving