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Husch Blackwell Llp

Senior Software Engineer

Springfield, MO · On-site +1

$109K - $144K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the technical systems and application ... Collaborate with Information Engineers, designers, and data scientists to deliver engaging data ...

Husch Blackwell LLP

Senior Software Engineer

Springfield, MO · On-site +1

$109K - $144K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the technical systems and application ... Collaborate with Information Engineers, designers, and data scientists to deliver engaging data ...

GRVTY

Technical Scientist - SME

Springfield, MO · On-site +1

$150K - $235K/yr

What Impact You'll Have GRVTY is looking for a Senior Scientist to support research, algorithm ... Analyze optical signature data to extract target phenomenology, characterize signatures, and ...

Brightli

Principal AI Engineer

Springfield, MO · On-site

The Principal AI Engineer is the senior technical contributor within Analytics responsible for ... Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science ...

Brightli

Principal AI Engineer

Springfield, MO · On-site

The Principal AI Engineer is the senior technical contributor within Analytics responsible for ... Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field • 7+ years of ...

Cerence Inc.

Senior Software Developer

Republic, MO · On-site

$52 - $68.75/hr

EducationBachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics ... data privacy requirements (e.g., how to protect data & how to be handling this data ...

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Sr. Manager, Data Science & Applied AI

Springfield, MO • On-site

O'Reilly Auto Parts
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The Sr. Manager, Data Science & Applied AI is a strategic and technical leader responsible for leading Data Science and Applied AI capabilities across multiple business domains, including People Analytics, Inventory Optimization, Supply Chain, Operations, and Generative AI.
This leader will manage and develop high-performing Data Science teams while establishing the strategy and technical direction for Machine Learning, Applied AI, Generative AI, and advanced analytics solutions. The role partners closely with business, product, data engineering, architecture, and technology leaders to translate complex business opportunities into scalable AI-driven solutions with measurable business outcomes.
The ideal candidate combines strong AI/ML and GenAI technical depth with retail business acumen, particularly across Inventory, Supply Chain, Store Operations, Merchandising, Workforce/People Analytics, and other operational functions.
This is an on-site position located in Springfield, MO. Remote work is not an option for this role.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead multiple Data Science and Applied AI teams supporting business domains such as People Analytics, Inventory Optimization, Supply Chain, Operations, and Generative AI.
  • Define and execute the enterprise strategy for Applied AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, predictive analytics, and optimization across supported business domains.
  • Identify high-value business opportunities where AI can improve inventory availability, forecasting, replenishment, supply chain efficiency, workforce effectiveness, operational productivity, customer experience, and decision-making.
  • Drive the development and productionization of GenAI solutions, including enterprise copilots, intelligent assistants, RAG-based applications, agentic AI workflows, natural-language analytics, and knowledge-driven automation.
  • Establish standards for LLM evaluation, grounding, guardrails, responsible AI, security, observability, model monitoring, and human-in-the-loop controls.
  • Partner with Data Engineering, Architecture, and Platform teams to establish scalable MLOps and LLMOps capabilities using GCP, Vertex AI, and enterprise data platforms.
  • Lead advanced Data Science capabilities including forecasting, optimization, recommendation systems, predictive modeling, experimentation, segmentation, anomaly detection, and simulation/What-If modeling.
  • Ensure AI/ML solutions are built with production-grade engineering standards, including scalability, reliability, monitoring, data quality, automated testing, reproducibility, and lifecycle management.
  • Establish measurable KPIs and ROI frameworks that connect model performance to business outcomes and financial value.
  • Translate complex model outputs and AI capabilities into actionable recommendations and compelling narratives for executive and business leadership.
  • Build strong partnerships with senior leaders across Inventory, Supply Chain, Store Operations, HR/People Analytics, Merchandising, Digital, and Technology.
  • Lead portfolio prioritization based on business value, feasibility, strategic alignment, and implementation effort.
  • Develop Data Science leaders and individual contributors through coaching, technical mentorship, career development, and succession planning.
  • Stay ahead of emerging developments in Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, optimization, and retail technology, and determine where they can create meaningful enterprise value.
  • Own resource planning, vendor strategy, budget management, delivery risks, and execution across the Data Science and Applied AI portfolio.

Required Skills:
  • Proven leadership experience managing Data Science, Machine Learning, or Applied AI teams, preferably across multiple business domains.
  • Strong expertise in Machine Learning, Applied AI, Generative AI, optimization, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics.
  • Hands-on understanding of modern GenAI architectures, including LLMs, RAG, embeddings/vector search, AI agents, prompt engineering, model evaluation, guardrails, and LLMOps.
  • Strong experience with enterprise cloud AI platforms, preferably GCP and Vertex AI.
  • Experience designing and operationalizing scalable MLOps/LLMOps architectures and production AI solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to connect AI/ML initiatives to measurable operational and financial outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of data engineering, data quality, governance, security, and enterprise data architecture required to support AI at scale.
  • Proven ability to influence senior executives and translate ambiguous business challenges into a prioritized portfolio of Data Science and AI initiatives.
  • Strong people leadership experience, including hiring, developing, coaching, and retaining Data Science and AI talent.
  • Excellent executive communication, storytelling, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills.

Preferred:
  • Retail industry experience, particularly within large-scale, multi-channel or store-based retail environments.
  • Deep business understanding of Inventory Management, Inventory Optimization, Demand Forecasting, Replenishment, Supply Chain, Distribution, and Store Operations.
  • Experience applying AI/ML to retail use cases such as demand forecasting, inventory optimization, assortment, pricing, workforce optimization, customer personalization, and operational decision-making.
  • Experience leading People Analytics/Data Science initiatives such as workforce planning, retention, engagement, labor optimization, and talent analytics.
  • Experience delivering Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions from experimentation through production.
  • Experience driving organizational adoption and change management around AI-enabled ways of working.
  • Experience partnering with Product, Engineering, Data, and Business organizations to move AI solutions from POC to production and measurable business value.

Education: Master's Degree or Equivalent Level
Experience: Wide and deep experience providing expert competence (Over 10 years to 15 years)
Managerial Experience: Experience of planning and managing resources to deliver predetermined objectives as specified by more senior managers (Over 3 years to 6 years)
O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
  • Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
  • Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
  • Opportunities for Career Growth

O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.
Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

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