Vice President Data Science Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

A Day in the Life:

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President, Applied Data & Analytics to lead the design, development, and deployment of analytics and machine learning solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. This role focuses on the full analytics value chain-from data transformation (ELT) to the development of advanced algorithms and scalable insight delivery across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, deep experience in applied data science, and a proven ability to translate data into business value in complex operations. This role will partner closely with stakeholders across functions to operationalize insights and foster a data-informed culture.

The salary range for this position begins at $310,000.

What You'll Do:

Data Transformation & Enablement

• Lead enterprise ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) strategy to ensure clean, structured, and business-ready data for downstream analytics.
• Collaborate with Vice President, Data Architecture and Infrastructure to ensure high availability, quality, and relevance of data assets for consumption.
• Own semantic layer design and data product definition in support of enterprise-grade analytics, advanced modeling, and data democratization across the business.

Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning

• Oversee development and deployment of predictive and prescriptive models (e.g., forecasting, recommendation systems, customer segmentation, optimization).
• Identify and prioritize high-impact machine learning use cases in collaboration with functional leaders.
• Establish best practices for experimentation, model governance, MLOps, and continuous improvement.

Business Intelligence & Decision Support

• Lead the creation of dashboards, reports, and interactive tools that drive strategic and operational decisions.
• Promote consistent KPI definitions and storytelling across the enterprise.
• Build reusable analytics assets to enable scale, speed, and reliability in insights delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Consumption

• Partner with commercial, operational, and corporate teams to embed analytics into workflows and business decision-making.
• Champion self-service analytics tools and empower business teams with training, documentation, and support.
• Drive data literacy initiatives that increase adoption and understanding of insights.

Team Leadership & Strategy

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across data science, analytics, and BI functions.
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap that aligns analytics investments with enterprise priorities.
• Promote a culture of experimentation, transparency, and continuous learning.

What We're Looking For:

• 15+ years' experience in Analytics, Data Science, or Business Intelligence; 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, required; Master's Degree or Advanced Technical Degree, preferred 
• Strong hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning models and algorithms at scale.
• Deep understanding of ELT processes, data modeling, and data product management.
• Proficiency in modern analytics technologies (e.g., Python, SQL, DBT, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Experience in Travel, Transport, Hospitality, or Automotive industries, preferred 
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions and locations
• Ability to influence
• Flexible and adaptable; ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Results driven, ability to make decisions and help solve problems
• Ability to build and lead a diverse, high-performing, results-oriented, and highly-engaged team.
• Ability to drive process and organizational change.
• Ability to motivate teams and keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision with a goal-oriented mindset.
• Ability to see the big picture and leverage critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, delegation, and prioritization skills.
• Courageous leadership and accountability.

What You'll Get:

• Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental   
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
• Perks & Discounts -Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more