Director of Data

Benefits & Perks

• Everything you need to work remotely
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401k through Charles Schwab 
• Flexible Spending Account, Limited FSA, and Health Savings Account- with an eligible health care package. 
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability plus basic life insurance.
• Family-friendly maternity and paternity leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) via Claremont. Get free short-term counseling for mental health, free + discounted legal consultations, free financial consultations, access to work/life consultants, and more!
• PerkSpot discount program. PerkSpot offers exclusive discounts to 900+ merchants nationwide, and has exclusive discounts up to 60% on hotels worldwide.
• Paid time off to do volunteer work in your community.
• Access to the Wellness Coach app for you and 5 family members

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overarching vision, strategy, and roadmap for TrueML's data platform, encompassing Data Engineering, Data Science, and Data Services.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing organization of data and engineering professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and execution.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for data infrastructure, ML model development and deployment, and data delivery systems.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, Product Management, and other Engineering leaders to ensure the data strategy aligns with company objectives and product needs.
• Oversee the development of scalable data pipelines, robust machine learning models, and reliable data services that power our AI-driven products.
• Champion best practices in data governance, data quality, MLOps , and ethical AI across the organization.
• Drive the optimization of key business domains, including Consumer Engagement, Offers & Payments, and the Obligation Lifecycle, through the application of advanced data techniques.
• Communicate strategy, progress, and results effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in data engineering, data science, and machine learning to ensure TrueML remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Maintain a strong understanding of data privacy regulations

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years of experience in a data-focused role (Data Engineering, Data Science), including 4+ years in a leadership and people management capacity; including experience managing other managers.
• Proven experience leading multiple technical teams and managing other managers.
• Deep technical expertise in modern data architectures, including data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, data streaming, and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of the machine learning lifecycle, from conception and model development to deployment and monitoring in a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a long-term technical strategy that aligns with business goals.
• Proven ability to lead complex, long-term, cross-functional technical initiatives from concept to completion.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and guide teams across the organization.
• A data-driven approach to decision-making, with experience in defining and analyzing performance metrics to measure impact and ROI.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, agile environment.