The Home Depot
Principal Data Scientist, Customer Experience
The Home Depot, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Principal Data Scientist, Customer Experience
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Principal Data Scientist, Customer Experience
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The Home Depot
Overview The Principal Data Scientist is responsible for leading data science initiatives that drive business profitability, increased efficiencies and improved customer experience. This role assists in the development of the Home Depot advanced analytics infrastructure that informs decision making by leveraging mastery of both the business and Advanced Analytics Modeling techniques. Principal Data Scientists focus on seeking out business opportunities to leverage data science as a competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
25% Solution Development - Utilize advanced expertise when designing and developing algorithms and models to use against large datasets to create business insights; Make appropriate selection, utilization and interpretation of advanced analytics methodologies; Effectively communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical leaders and business customers/partners; Clearly communicate impacts of recommendations to drive alignment and appropriate implementation; Test alternative methodology and cutting-edge algorithms on business problems to deliver even better solutions and recommendations
20% Project Management & Team Support - Work with project teams and business partners to determine project goals; Provide direction on prioritization of work and ensure quality of work; Provide mentoring and coaching to more junior roles to support their technical competencies; Collaborate with managers and team in the distribution of workload and resources; Support recruiting and hiring efforts for the team; Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for one or more data science methods, both predictive and prescriptive
20% Business Collaboration - Leverage extensive business knowledge into solution approach; Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams; Provide general education on advanced analytics to technical and non-technical business partners; Deep understanding of IT needs for the team to be successful in tackling business problems; Actively seek out new business opportunities to leverage data science as a competitive advantage
35% Technical Exploration & Development - Seek further knowledge on key developments within data science, technical skill sets, and additional data sources; Participate in the continuous improvement of data science and analytics by developing replicable solutions (for example, codified data products, project documentation, process flowcharts) to ensure solutions are leveraged for future projects; Define best practices and develop clear vision for data analysis and model productionalization; Support development of cutting-edge, innovative algorithms that would serve as Intellectual Property for Home Depot; Demonstrate and share technical expertise by attending conferences, speaking events and publishing papers; Be a thought leader within Home Depot in one or more Prescriptive Modeling techniques like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP; Network with both academic and industry experts to further the application of data science to business problems
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
This position typically reports to Senior Manager or above
This position has 0 Direct Reports and leads/manages projects
Travel Requirements
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Math, Statistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
10+ years of experience in business intelligence and analytics
Expertise in a modern scripting language (preferably Python)
Expertise running queries against data (preferably with Google BigQuery or SQL)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Expertise with data visualization software (preferably Tableau)
Expertise in Prescriptive Modeling like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP
Demonstrated mastery in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis
Demonstrated mastery utilizing statistical techniques to identify key insights that help solve business problems
Minimum Education
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education
No additional education
Minimum Years Of Work Experience
10
Preferred Years Of Work Experience
No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience
None
Preferred Leadership Experience
None
Certifications
None
Competencies
Business Insight: Applying knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals
Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most efficient and effective processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Persuades: Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building digital and technology applications
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Principal Data Scientist, Customer Experience
role at
The Home Depot
Overview The Principal Data Scientist is responsible for leading data science initiatives that drive business profitability, increased efficiencies and improved customer experience. This role assists in the development of the Home Depot advanced analytics infrastructure that informs decision making by leveraging mastery of both the business and Advanced Analytics Modeling techniques. Principal Data Scientists focus on seeking out business opportunities to leverage data science as a competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
25% Solution Development - Utilize advanced expertise when designing and developing algorithms and models to use against large datasets to create business insights; Make appropriate selection, utilization and interpretation of advanced analytics methodologies; Effectively communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical leaders and business customers/partners; Clearly communicate impacts of recommendations to drive alignment and appropriate implementation; Test alternative methodology and cutting-edge algorithms on business problems to deliver even better solutions and recommendations
20% Project Management & Team Support - Work with project teams and business partners to determine project goals; Provide direction on prioritization of work and ensure quality of work; Provide mentoring and coaching to more junior roles to support their technical competencies; Collaborate with managers and team in the distribution of workload and resources; Support recruiting and hiring efforts for the team; Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for one or more data science methods, both predictive and prescriptive
20% Business Collaboration - Leverage extensive business knowledge into solution approach; Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams; Provide general education on advanced analytics to technical and non-technical business partners; Deep understanding of IT needs for the team to be successful in tackling business problems; Actively seek out new business opportunities to leverage data science as a competitive advantage
35% Technical Exploration & Development - Seek further knowledge on key developments within data science, technical skill sets, and additional data sources; Participate in the continuous improvement of data science and analytics by developing replicable solutions (for example, codified data products, project documentation, process flowcharts) to ensure solutions are leveraged for future projects; Define best practices and develop clear vision for data analysis and model productionalization; Support development of cutting-edge, innovative algorithms that would serve as Intellectual Property for Home Depot; Demonstrate and share technical expertise by attending conferences, speaking events and publishing papers; Be a thought leader within Home Depot in one or more Prescriptive Modeling techniques like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP; Network with both academic and industry experts to further the application of data science to business problems
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
This position typically reports to Senior Manager or above
This position has 0 Direct Reports and leads/manages projects
Travel Requirements
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Math, Statistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
10+ years of experience in business intelligence and analytics
Expertise in a modern scripting language (preferably Python)
Expertise running queries against data (preferably with Google BigQuery or SQL)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Expertise with data visualization software (preferably Tableau)
Expertise in Prescriptive Modeling like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP
Demonstrated mastery in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis
Demonstrated mastery utilizing statistical techniques to identify key insights that help solve business problems
Minimum Education
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education
No additional education
Minimum Years Of Work Experience
10
Preferred Years Of Work Experience
No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience
None
Preferred Leadership Experience
None
Certifications
None
Competencies
Business Insight: Applying knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals
Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most efficient and effective processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Persuades: Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building digital and technology applications
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