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Vice President, Data Science Product Development - Marketing
Jobs via Dice, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Vice President, Data Science Product Development - Marketing
Base Pay Range
$193,500.00 – $406,500.00 per year
This role will act as a key leader of the Global Data Science & Analytics (GD&A) Product Development team. It requires data science expertise and resources necessary to build market‑leading data products and analytic solutions in support of TransUnion's Marketing roadmap. The role maintains a strong vision of the state‑of‑the‑art and competitive landscape, advising on the best way (the “how”) to achieve objectives defined by Global Solutions stakeholders (the “what”). It incorporates innovation from GD&A and the broader enterprise into standards that enable consistent, high‑quality, scaled development. The role partners and collaborates with stakeholders across Global Technology, Data & Analytics (GTDA) and Solutions.
What You'll Bring
15+ years in data science and analytics
7+ years in progressively more challenging team management and leadership roles
Master’s or Ph.D. degree in statistics, applied mathematics, economics/finance, engineering, operations research, computer science or another highly quantitative field strongly preferred.
Technical Skills: Advanced programming skills and aptitude; mastery of statistical programs such as Python or R; mastery of other programming and data manipulation languages and big data platforms (SQL, Spark, C/C++, Java); experience with modern cloud computing platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, OneTru); high level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools; deep, hands‑on expertise applying AI (ML, agentic, LLMs), statistical inference, and predictive modeling methods in a commercial setting including real‑time modeling, measurement, segmentation, MTA, MMM, AdTech, MarTech, customer analytics, and transaction analytics.
Functional Skills: Evidence of strong analytical, critical, and creative thinking and willingness to take initiative in problem‑solving. Demonstrated interest and proven career path in industries served by TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, fraud, and digital marketing. Ability to lead complex analytic projects under limited supervision and in close coordination with matrix partners. Strong project and time management skills to manage multiple complex portfolios and work streams simultaneously with minimal if any direct supervision.
Behavioral Competencies: Excellent business acumen and versatile interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at multiple levels, including executives, within a complex and dynamic matrix organization. Knows the organization and can adapt to changes in business objectives or organizational structure. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to translate technical concepts into actionable recommendations suitable to influence business partners and decision‑makers inside and outside towards desired outcomes. A champion of change, able to influence others to adopt new concepts and practices.
Impact You'll Make
Proactively analyze alternative data assets and AI methods for potential impacts to new and existing products, drafting business cases for Solutions review as warranted.
Develop generalized, off‑the‑shelf scores, attributes, and other analytic solutions with alignment to the Marketing roadmap, supporting all stages of the product development lifecycle applicable to a variety of business processes, industries, and regions.
Design, develop, and continually improve common global frameworks to accelerate product development and facilitate consistent, efficient delivery through OneTru and other TransUnion platforms.
Maintain and continually enhance global best practices for model development, including delivery of a training curriculum, leveraging new capabilities developed by R&D.
Advocate for innovative solution designs and approaches to enhance TransUnion's long‑term competitiveness as a member of the Cross‑Functional Leadership Team (CFLT) and related councils.
Maintain complete and accurate records of department activities to support resource optimization and all levels of reporting.
Attract and nurture leading data science talent, creating opportunities for continual professional growth.
Benefits TransUnion provides flexible benefits including paid time off, health benefits, mental health support, disability benefits, parental leave, and more. Eligibility for 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and employee resource groups.
Equal Opportunity Employer TransUnion is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law. All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in‑person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Executive
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
Internal Job Title: VP, Data Science and Analytics
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This role will act as a key leader of the Global Data Science & Analytics (GD&A) Product Development team. It requires data science expertise and resources necessary to build market‑leading data products and analytic solutions in support of TransUnion's Marketing roadmap. The role maintains a strong vision of the state‑of‑the‑art and competitive landscape, advising on the best way (the “how”) to achieve objectives defined by Global Solutions stakeholders (the “what”). It incorporates innovation from GD&A and the broader enterprise into standards that enable consistent, high‑quality, scaled development. The role partners and collaborates with stakeholders across Global Technology, Data & Analytics (GTDA) and Solutions.
What You'll Bring
15+ years in data science and analytics
7+ years in progressively more challenging team management and leadership roles
Master’s or Ph.D. degree in statistics, applied mathematics, economics/finance, engineering, operations research, computer science or another highly quantitative field strongly preferred.
Technical Skills: Advanced programming skills and aptitude; mastery of statistical programs such as Python or R; mastery of other programming and data manipulation languages and big data platforms (SQL, Spark, C/C++, Java); experience with modern cloud computing platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, OneTru); high level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools; deep, hands‑on expertise applying AI (ML, agentic, LLMs), statistical inference, and predictive modeling methods in a commercial setting including real‑time modeling, measurement, segmentation, MTA, MMM, AdTech, MarTech, customer analytics, and transaction analytics.
Functional Skills: Evidence of strong analytical, critical, and creative thinking and willingness to take initiative in problem‑solving. Demonstrated interest and proven career path in industries served by TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, fraud, and digital marketing. Ability to lead complex analytic projects under limited supervision and in close coordination with matrix partners. Strong project and time management skills to manage multiple complex portfolios and work streams simultaneously with minimal if any direct supervision.
Behavioral Competencies: Excellent business acumen and versatile interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at multiple levels, including executives, within a complex and dynamic matrix organization. Knows the organization and can adapt to changes in business objectives or organizational structure. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to translate technical concepts into actionable recommendations suitable to influence business partners and decision‑makers inside and outside towards desired outcomes. A champion of change, able to influence others to adopt new concepts and practices.
Impact You'll Make
Proactively analyze alternative data assets and AI methods for potential impacts to new and existing products, drafting business cases for Solutions review as warranted.
Develop generalized, off‑the‑shelf scores, attributes, and other analytic solutions with alignment to the Marketing roadmap, supporting all stages of the product development lifecycle applicable to a variety of business processes, industries, and regions.
Design, develop, and continually improve common global frameworks to accelerate product development and facilitate consistent, efficient delivery through OneTru and other TransUnion platforms.
Maintain and continually enhance global best practices for model development, including delivery of a training curriculum, leveraging new capabilities developed by R&D.
Advocate for innovative solution designs and approaches to enhance TransUnion's long‑term competitiveness as a member of the Cross‑Functional Leadership Team (CFLT) and related councils.
Maintain complete and accurate records of department activities to support resource optimization and all levels of reporting.
Attract and nurture leading data science talent, creating opportunities for continual professional growth.
Benefits TransUnion provides flexible benefits including paid time off, health benefits, mental health support, disability benefits, parental leave, and more. Eligibility for 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and employee resource groups.
Equal Opportunity Employer TransUnion is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law. All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in‑person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Executive
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
Internal Job Title: VP, Data Science and Analytics
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