Director of Data Science & Insights

Position Overview

Company Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of “shaping a sustainable world together,” we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

 

Position Overview

The Information Technology team, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking a Director of Data Science & Insights! This pivotal role involves crafting and driving a comprehensive strategy for advanced analytics, aligned with the organization's goals, and developing a roadmap for implementing innovative analytics and machine learning initiatives. The successful candidate will lead, mentor, and inspire a team of highly skilled data scientists, leads, and managers, and will foster a collaborative and innovative culture. This includes providing technical guidance, recruiting top talent, and ensuring the team's success through effective people management.

 

The Director of Data Science and Insights will be responsible for managing demand, ideating valuable use cases aligned with organizational goals, and tracking their progress. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven insights, influence decision-making, and maintain industry connections to keep abreast of emerging trends and technologies. Innovation and creativity in advanced analytics methodologies are key to this role.

 

This leader will be instrumental in shaping a motivated, collaborative, and impactful team that significantly contributes to the organization's success. If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a global and innovative organization, please apply!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Director of Data Science and Insights will be responsible for the overarching vision, strategy, and implementation of Novelis' advanced analytics and AI capabilities, focusing on enhancing operations in sales, marketing, and other key business areas globally. This role will manage a team with varied strengths of digital professionals, including Data Engineers, Software Engineers, AI/ML Practitioners, Data Scientists, Project Managers, and Product Leaders. This leader will be responsible for a broad range of strategic and operational functions:

Strategy and Roadmap Development:

• Development and execution of a comprehensive advanced analytics strategy that aligns with Novelis' broader organizational goals.
• Creation of a detailed roadmap to guide the implementation of advanced analytics, machine learning, and other innovative analytics initiatives.
• Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for implementing AI, data, and analytics solutions in key business regions and manufacturing centers.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and innovative technologies, applying them efficiently to enable evolving business models.

People Management and Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team roughly 15 individuals with varying levels of experience, fostering their professional growth.
• Cultivate a collaborative and innovative team culture, encouraging creativity and new ideas.
• Provision of technical guidance and support to the team, ensuring their continuous success.

Demand Management and Ideation:

• Leadership in workshop meetings to ideate and engage the business community.
• Generation of valuable use cases for the organization.
• Collaboration with the finance department to evaluate use cases and align them with organizational goals.
• Regular tracking, monitoring, and reporting on the progress of use cases on a quarterly basis.

Business Advisory and Influence:

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and provide data-driven insights.

Industry Connection:

• Maintenance of strong industry connections to stay informed about emerging trends and technologies.
• Presentation of industry trends, standard processes, and recommendations to the company's leadership.

Innovation and Creativity:

• Driving innovation in advanced analytics methodologies and technologies.
• Support of creative problem-solving and the exploration of new analytical approaches.
• Plays an instrumental role in shaping the company's analytical strategies and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team.