About the position
As a Data Science Sr. Manager of Marketing at CarMax, you’ll apply your passion and expertise in data, machine learning, and entrepreneurship to create data-science applications that enrich CarMax’s culture of innovation. You will be a leader in the analytic community – collaborating to develop and execute the vision for Data Science in Marketing. The Data Science Sr. Manager will serve as a technical team lead, working in a hands-on-capacity to develop vision, strategy, and roadmap to fully integrate Data Science into marketing programs. You will deliver model suite to optimize marketing investments and drive improvements to conversion, develop customized Media Mix Model to understand Marketing impact and optimize budget allocation, and model site visitor value to improve targeting and maximize return of paid digital channels. You will employ a deep command of data science modeling techniques and statistics, leveraging a variety of technologies, programming languages, and cloud computing platforms. Additionally, you will communicate with all levels throughout the organization to understand business opportunities, create new use cases for data-powered solutions, and influence adoption. You will also develop the team by delivering high quality analytics, promoting best practices, and fostering technical and professional development. Finally, you will mature our Data Science community of practice by leading and contributing to initiatives aligned to our vision, making tangible the return on investments, and championing efforts to bring the vision to life.
Responsibilities
- Develop vision, strategy, and roadmap to fully integrate Data Science into marketing programs
- Deliver model suite to optimize marketing investments and drive improvements to conversion
- Develop customized Media Mix Model to understand Marketing impact and optimize budget allocation
- Model site visitor value to improve targeting and maximize return of paid digital channels
- Employ a deep command of data science modeling techniques and statistics
- Communicate with all levels throughout the organization to understand business opportunities
- Create new use cases for data-powered solutions and influence adoption
- Develop the team: delivering high quality analytics, promoting best practices, fostering technical and professional development
- Mature our Data Science community of practice: lead and contribute to initiatives aligned to our vision
Requirements
- Advanced Degree (Master’s/Ph.D.) in quantitative discipline (Statistics, Math, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering)
- Strong analytical curiosity and passion for applying advanced modeling techniques in problem solving
- 4+ years of experience in Python and other languages appropriate for large scale analysis of numerical and textual data
- Experience in data mining, machine learning, statistical modeling tools and underlying algorithms
- Knowledge of Data Lake and cloud computing fundamentals, Relational databases, SQL
- Sound analytical thinker with a proven track record of providing actionable insights and clear strategic direction
- Ability to convey complex, technical subject matter in a clear and straightforward manner
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate through written and oral presentations with all levels of the organization
- Solid project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to train, mentor, and develop others
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in Marketing or with Media Mix Modeling preferred, though not required
Benefits
- Commitment to training and diversity
- Recognition as one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For
