Senior Manager, Data Science, The Knot Worldwide, Chevy Chase, MD
The Knot Worldwide -
Chevy Chase, MD,
US
Senior Manager, Data Science
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
Job Description
Job Description
The Knot Worldwide is actively seeking an experienced Senior Data Science Manager to lead our Revenue Data Science team. Our team utilizes advanced analytics and statistical methods to optimize revenue performance, conducting analyses, and correlating vendor health with sales and revenue strategies. As the Senior Manager, your primary focus will be on driving the team's strategic direction, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. You will lead in constructing machine learning models, delivering reports and analytical tools, designing experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to increase our operational efficiency and drive incremental revenue by supporting Sales, Operations, and Finance stakeholders.
As a Senior Manager of Data Science, you will be responsible for:
To be successful in this role, you should have:
About Us
At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:
WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:
We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter both in and out of the "office". We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
TKWW's approach to the future of work: We embrace a remote culture and empower our employees to work wherever they feel most productive. To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Boston, MA; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; Madrid, Spain; New York, NY; Omaha, NE; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C.
US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
U.S. Applicants: If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Washington State or New York City, please email ...@theknotww.com to request your state-specific job description. In the subject line, please add the specific job title of the role you are applying to. Please also be sure to specify your state of residence.
About the Team
WHAT WE DO MATTERS:
Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In more than 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide's leading family of brands-including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, The Bash, The Bump, and more-help people take celebration planning from inspiration to action. When you join our global team, you'll be a part of a diverse group of individuals passionate about serving and enabling our communities to celebrate the moments that make us.
Job Description
The Knot Worldwide is actively seeking an experienced Senior Data Science Manager to lead our Revenue Data Science team. Our team utilizes advanced analytics and statistical methods to optimize revenue performance, conducting analyses, and correlating vendor health with sales and revenue strategies. As the Senior Manager, your primary focus will be on driving the team's strategic direction, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. You will lead in constructing machine learning models, delivering reports and analytical tools, designing experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to increase our operational efficiency and drive incremental revenue by supporting Sales, Operations, and Finance stakeholders.
As a Senior Manager of Data Science, you will be responsible for:
- Collaborate with and provide strategic guidance to stakeholders across sales, FP&A, and customer care, ensuring data-driven insights contribute to the overall success of revenue initiatives.
- Lead a team of Data Scientists both strategically and drive the development and the implementation of machine learning models to solve core business problems, such as pricing optimization, elasticity modeling, customer churn, lead scoring, lifetime value, and recommender systems.
- Lead customer segmentation efforts to generate insights that can inform our sales and acquisition strategy in a subscription-based plan scenario.
- Spearhead end-to-end projects, from initial ideation and business alignment to measurement and deployment of insights, ensuring a strategic approach and alignment with broader business objectives.
- Play a pivotal role in assisting teams in defining KPIs, setting strategic goals, and designing and analyzing A/B testing for data-driven decision-making, emphasizing a strategic and impactful contribution.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of reports and data products for the organization, utilizing various tools such as Streamlit, Shiny, Looker, or Qlik sense, to provide actionable insights that contribute to data-informed decisions.
- Effectively communicate, collaborate, and present results to stakeholders within TKWW, driving the adoption of data-informed decision-making processes throughout the organization.
- Explore and implement novel methodologies to analyze data for continuous improvement, staying abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in data science.
- Mentor and guide team members in analytic and statistical best practices, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment within the Data Science team.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Advanced academic background with a master's or Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in leading and managing data science teams, with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
- Exceptional expertise and demonstrated thought leadership in metrics and models relevant to Retention and Pricing Strategy, emphasizing strategic contributions to organizational goals.
- Mastery of applied statistics, showcasing a deep understanding of hypothesis testing and forecasting with hands-on experience in building ML algorithms to uncover actionable insights on retention and pricing strategy and segmentation.
- Proficiency in advanced SQL and Python programming, with the ability to develop and implement sophisticated data manipulation and analysis techniques.
- A high-level understanding of data architecture, data pipelines, and database design, demonstrating the ability to guide and optimize these processes with Data Platform partners.
- Proficiency in at least one advanced visualization tool, coupled with a strategic approach to data visualization that enhances decision-making processes.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex business problems into innovative analytics opportunities and solutions.
- A collaborative leadership style that fosters a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization.
- An innovative spirit, constantly exploring and implementing new ideas and approaches to address challenging problems.
About Us
At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:
- You Dream Big. You iterate and experiment to drive innovation.
- You Love Our Users. You keep our global community at the center of everything you do.
- You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.
- You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes.
- You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.
WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:
We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter both in and out of the "office". We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
TKWW's approach to the future of work: We embrace a remote culture and empower our employees to work wherever they feel most productive. To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Boston, MA; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; Madrid, Spain; New York, NY; Omaha, NE; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C.
US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
U.S. Applicants: If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Washington State or New York City, please email ...@theknotww.com to request your state-specific job description. In the subject line, please add the specific job title of the role you are applying to. Please also be sure to specify your state of residence.
About the Team
WHAT WE DO MATTERS:
Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In more than 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide's leading family of brands-including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, The Bash, The Bump, and more-help people take celebration planning from inspiration to action. When you join our global team, you'll be a part of a diverse group of individuals passionate about serving and enabling our communities to celebrate the moments that make us.