VP, Data Science: Lead AI at Scale & Personalization

Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Data Science leader to steer a team delivering AI-powered personalization and predictive solutions at scale. You will partner with product, engineering, design, and business leaders to translate opportunities into measurable customer and business outcomes.

Reporting to the AI/ML executive, you will shape the AI strategy, advance governance, and drive development from experimentation to deployment using GenAI, LLMs, and advanced

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in AI, ML, advanced analytics, data science, or related fields.
• Significant experience leading teams, programs, and organizational AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data scientists through the full AI lifecycle—from experimentation to deployment.
• Develop and implement best practices for AI strategy, governance, and responsible adoption.
• Deliver AI solutions at scale, including GenAI, LLMs, and personalization.
• Partner with product, engineering, design, and business leaders to translate opportunities into AI-driven products.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

AI Development

Modeling

GenAI

Python

SQL

MLOps

AWS SageMaker

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

MLOps

SageMaker

Job description

Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Data Science leader to steer a team delivering AI-powered personalization and predictive solutions at scale. You will partner with product, engineering, design, and business leaders to translate opportunities into measurable customer and business outcomes.

Reporting to the AI/ML executive, you will shape the AI strategy, advance governance, and drive development from experimentation to deployment using GenAI, LLMs, and advanced