Senior Manager, Data Science & AI Strategy

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard seeks a senior data science leader to guide a team delivering diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics for conversational AI initiatives. You will shape methods, oversee model validation, and translate insights into strategic actions for marketing, supply chain, and economic research.

The role emphasizes building scalable analytics, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving data-informed decisions across Vanguard’s businesses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five+ years related work experience in Data science roles.
• Expertise in NLP, Generative and Agentic Solutions.
• Deep understanding of Transformer Architectures and experience in improving performance of Agents.
• Experience utilizing statistical and machine learning methods.
• Experience in creating explainable ML solutions and attribution methodologies.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related field of study or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and engages in diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven decisions in conversational AI projects.
• Creates alternative model approaches to assess complex design and future capabilities.
• Manages a team of data scientists for a portfolio of analytics projects.
• Supports evolution and strategy of Vanguard's data science capabilities.
• Identifies data inconsistencies, documents assumptions, and fills data gaps.

Skills

NLP

Generative solutions

Agentic solutions

Transformer architectures

Statistical methods

Explainable ML

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Analytics/Economics/Statistics

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Vanguard seeks a senior data science leader to guide a team delivering diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics for conversational AI initiatives. You will shape methods, oversee model validation, and translate insights into strategic actions for marketing, supply chain, and economic research.

The role emphasizes building scalable analytics, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving data-informed decisions across Vanguard’s businesses.