Sr Manager Data Science (Product & Engineering)

Oak Brook, IL | HybridAn established, private equity-backed consumer technology business is looking for a Senior Manager of Data Science to play a key role in shaping how data science and advanced analytics influence its product and technology strategy. With a growing portfolio of connected products and solutions serving both residential and commercial customers, this is an opportunity to work at the intersection of data science, product innovation, and engineering. You'll have the autonomy to shape the data science roadmap, influence strategic decisions, and turn complex business challenges into solutions that deliver tangible results. You'll lead and develop a team of data science professionals, partnering closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across Product and Engineering. From guiding predictive modeling and machine learning initiatives to driving experimentation and measuring business impact, you'll help ensure data science is embedded in how the organization develops products, solves problems, and makes decisions. We're looking for an experienced data science leader with a strong background in applied machine learning, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis. You'll bring the ability to lead technical talent, communicate complex findings to business stakeholders, and connect analytical solutions to real-world business outcomes. Hands-on Databricks experience is essential, alongside Python and SQL capabilities. This is a chance to take on a highly visible leadership position, build and develop a strong team, and have a meaningful influence on the future of data science within an established, growing technology business. Due to the nature of the client base, candidates must be US citizens or Green Card holders.