At DICKS Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the worlds greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!
OVERVIEW:
At DICKS Sporting Goods, we take a people-centric approach to everything we do. Our Athletes, how we refer to customers, and our Teammates, how we refer to our employees, are at the center of every decision we make so that we can provide transformational experiences online, in store, and in sport. When you join Technology at DICKS Sporting Goods, youre joining a true team that wins together.
We help our Athletes and fellow Teammates better their best by innovating solutions to interesting business problems and empowering every Technology Teammate to be an innovator. And, while we work remotely from all over the United States, we provide virtual and in-person events for the team to hangout, from virtual escape rooms to cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates at beautiful PNC Park.
JOB PURPOSE
Manage a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers and/or data science leaders in using data to develop machine learning products that improve DSG business performance and suggest areas for and methods of improving operations across product groups. Translate the work of the Data Science function into findings for application by the broader business, including for use in strategic decision making and planning. Develop leaders and teammates across teams. Responsible for building the capability and role of data science across the enterprise.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Machine Learning, AI, Advanced and Predictive Analytics
Support the creation of well-defined road maps that align predictive analytics/ML/AI projects with business needs, leading functional teams in the implementation and ongoing use of machine learning/ AI and advanced/ predictive analytics' software tools and functionalities.
Data Exploration
Lead the performance and integration of advanced Machine Learning & Predictive analytics to promote understanding of different business areas or critical business challenges/opportunities.
Data and Analytics Strategy
Lead the implementation of data and analytics strategy by developing a data insights integration approach and process aligned to key business processes and decisions.
Performance Improvement through Business Intelligence
Support the ability of direct reports and the broader data science organization to create models or algorithms that identify patterns in structured and unstructured data. Manage data preparation in collaboration with different stakeholders/internal clients in the business and ensure the collection of data in accordance with model standards.
Data Architecture
Implement all aspects of data architecture, turning event analytics, raw application data, and business systems into key business insights.
Functional/Technical Requirements
Elicit complex business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.
Data Management
Take responsibility for key elements of the enterprise data management system. May include development or management for feature stores that power data science models.
Enterprise Business Analysis
Interpret the business need and identify solution recommendations to business problems at a business unit level. Lead the improvement efforts to be made that are within span of control at this level.
Horizon Scanning
Explore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and evaluate their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization across multiple domains.
Leadership and Direction
Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the business area or department; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision and values; motivate people to commit to these and to doing extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.
Performance Management
Manage and report on the performance of a substantial, diverse team; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project / account team members and hold them accountable for achieving these; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team / personal objectives.
Budgeting
Drive, develop and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior teammates.
Organizational Capability Building
Use the organization's formal development framework to identify the team's individual development needs. Plan and implement actions, including continuing professional development specified by professional or regulatory institutions, to build their professional capabilities. Provide informal training or coaching to others throughout the organization in own area of expertise to enable others to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
Digital Vision and Strategy
Contribute to the development of the digital road map and key strategic enablers, designing the workflow and business processes that allow new applications, products, and services to be rolled out quickly while ensuring that legacy applications and technology operations are maintained at optimal levels
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
Master's Degree or Equivalent Level Preferred
EXPERIENCE
General
Substantial general work experience together with comprehensive job related experience in own area of expertise to fully competent level. (Over 6 years to 10 years ). Experience in the field of pricing an additional bonus.
Managerial
Experience of planning and managing resources to deliver predetermined objectives as specified by more senior managers (Over 3 years to 6 years).
#LI-JN1
Targeted Pay Range: $95,200 - $158,800. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.
EDUCATION
Master's Degree or Equivalent Level Preferred
EXPERIENCE
General
Substantial general work experience together with comprehensive job related experience in own area of expertise to fully competent level. (Over 6 years to 10 years ). Experience in the field of pricing an additional bonus.
Managerial
Experience of planning and managing resources to deliver predetermined objectives as specified by more senior managers (Over 3 years to 6 years).