Senior Data Scientist

Peter Millar; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peter Millar is seeking an experienced technical leader in data science to design and deploy predictive models and machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate will serve as a mentor to junior data scientists, collaborating with various stakeholders to translate complex analyses into actionable insights.

The role requires strong expertise in Python, SQL, and cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Fabric and Azure Machine Learning. A Master's degree in a quantitative field is preferred, along with proven experience in statistical methods and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics.
• Production-level experience in Python and SQL.
• Hands-on experience deploying models in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy predictive models and machine learning solutions.
• Mentor junior data scientists and foster a culture of learning.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders across various functions.
• Conduct analyses to generate actionable consumer insights.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Python

SQL

Azure Machine Learning

Power BI

Education

Master's degree in a quantitative field

Job description

Essential Functions

Technical Leadership & Execution

• Design, build, and deploy predictive models and machine learning solutions across use cases such as customer segmentation, demand forecasting, lifetime value, and personalization.
• Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, version control, model documentation, and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with data engineering to architect scalable data pipelines and modeling workflows within Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
• Evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to advance applied data science capabilities.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Act as the primary technical mentor for junior data scientists, providing guidance on modeling approaches, code quality, and analytical rigor.
• Translate ambiguous business problems into well-scoped analytical projects with clear deliverables.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and technical excellence.
• Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and development plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with business stakeholders across Marketing, Merchandising, Retail, and E-commerce to translate analysis into actionable insights.
• Present complex technical findings to non-technical audiences in a clear and compelling manner.
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to ensure reliable access to data and infrastructure.
• Leverage external and group-level resources to enhance analytical capabilities and benchmarks.

Insight Generation & Applied Research

• Conduct deep-dive analyses combining internal and external data sources to generate actionable consumer insights.
• Design and analyze experiments (A/B testing, multivariate testing) to measure business impact.
• Stay current on advancements in machine learning, AI, and consumer analytics.

AI-Enabled Analytics & Agent Development

• Design and deploy AI agents and LLM-powered tools to automate analytics workflows.
• Build integrations using Azure services, including APIs and function apps.
• Establish guardrails for responsible AI usage, including validation, explainability, and cost management.
• Identify and scale high-value AI use cases across the business.

Technical Competencies (Preferred)

• Microsoft Fabric — hands‑on experience deploying models in the Fabric Data Science workload (notebooks, MLflow, model registry).
• OneLake — experience accessing and engineering features from OneLake (Lakehouse, Delta tables, shortcuts).
• Azure AI — production experience with Azure Machine Learning and Azure AI services.
• Microsoft Foundry (Azure AI Foundry) — experience building GenAI/agentic solutions with the model catalog, RAG, and Foundry Agent Service (applicable to this role).
• Programming — strong Python and SQL with production-level coding experience.
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI preferred) and exposure to GenAI/NLP use cases is a plus.

Desired Education And Experience

• 5–8+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL with production-level coding experience.
• Hands‑on experience deploying models in cloud environments (Microsoft Fabric/Azure preferred).
• Strong foundation in statistical methods including regression, classification, clustering, and time series.
• Experience translating analytical outputs into business insights for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior team members.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross‑functional partners.
• Master’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.

Peter Millar & G/FORE are equal opportunity employers. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Both Peter Millar & G/FORE prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and they afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, genetic information, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Both Peter Millar & G/FORE comply with applicable state, county and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.