Role Specific Information
Job Description
About the Role
As Director of Data Science, you will manage a team of data scientists who interpret and apply data in analyses and explain findings to business audiences to improve products and processes.
What You’ll Do
Direct the evaluation of trends in project demand and the development of service plans to meet demand
Cultivate and manage major long-term vendor partnerships to ensure availability of needed solutions talent
Lead the development of relevant insights to support the strategies of various business functions
Collaborate with analytics teams across Kohl’s to identify and prioritize predictive and descriptive analytics opportunities and produce studies
Deploy analytics and/or product management best practices to drive high performance
Collaborate with analytics teams to identify and partner on addressing data and analytical gaps and needs
Participate in industry and company-wide analytics forums, including development of data strategy and advanced analytics working group
Funnel organizational communication and direction to the team and create clear connections to the goals of the department
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
8+ years of experience in data science or relevant field
5+ years of progressive management experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science or related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Masters Degree
Advanced Data Analytics experience
Retail experience
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
Top Skills
What We Do
Kohl’s is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states
Kohl's business is built on a solid foundation of more than 65 million customers, an unmatched brand portfolio, industry-leading loyalty and Kohl's Card programs, a convenient and accessible nationwide store footprint, and large digital business on Kohls.com and the Kohl's mobile app.
Our Vision:
- The retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle
- Destination for active and casual lifestyle as well as beauty for the entire family — from the most trusted brands,
always delivering quality and discovery
- Leading with loyalty and value through best-in-class rewards programs
- Differentiated omnichannel experience — easy and inviting, no matter how our customer wants to shop
