Data Science Manager

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all .
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
We are seeking an experienced Data Science Manager to lead a team of data scientists and analysts focused on developing data-driven solutions that optimize cost, drive efficiency, and unlock value across procurement and manufacturing value engineering. In this role, you will own the delivery, and people leadership for a portfolio of cost-related analytics and AI initiatives, translating complex business challenges into measurable cost impact. You will also champion the adoption of cutting-edge AI, including Generative AI and agentic systems to accelerate how the team delivers cost solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data scientists.
• Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and support career development.
• Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture of experimentation and continuous learning.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, and resource allocation across projects.

Solution Development & Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end development of models and tools for cost forecasting, cost-leakage/anomaly detection, and scenario/what-if analysis.
• Drive analytics for manufacturing value engineering-identifying cost-down opportunities across design, materials, processes, and supplier options.
• Ensure solutions are production-ready, scalable, and integrated into business workflows and decision-making.
• Establish best practices for model development, validation, monitoring, and governance.

AI Innovation & Emerging Technology

• Drive the evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies, Generative AI (LLMs), AI agents and multi-agent systems, and emerging interoperability standards such as Agent-to-Agent (A2A) and the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
• Stay ahead of the rapidly evolving AI landscape and translate new capabilities into practical, responsible business applications.

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science / advanced analytics, 1+ year managing or leading teams will be a plus.
• Proven track record of delivering data science solutions that drove measurable cost savings or cost impact.
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern ML/statistical methods.
• Experience deploying models into production and working with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, etc.).
• Hands-on familiarity with Generative AI / LLMs and an understanding of AI agents and agentic workflows.
• Strong business acumen, especially around cost structures, procurement spend, and ROI.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Semiconductor industry experience is a strong plus

About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all . With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities - from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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