Director of Data Science - Growth

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Root Inc.

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Car Insurance • Mobile App • Technology • Automotive Telematics • Insurance

1001 - 5000

Description

• Lead the Growth Data Science team, overseeing 15 direct, indirect, and dotted-line reports • Drive continuous improvement of existing marketing strategies while spearheading rapid testing and rigorous measurement of novel marketing strategies and channels • Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners to identify current challenges and shape future strategic initiatives • Collaborate with Engineering partners to develop roadmaps and align on the prioritization of key platforms and initiatives • Craft and deliver communication that drives clarity, awareness, and alignment with executive leadership • Lead medium- and long-term planning for the team, including annual planning and quarterly OKR setting • Maintain a high standard of operational excellence across the team • Maintain a high standard of performance on the team by providing coaching and continuous feedback • Maintain relationships with third-party marketing data vendors and channel partners • Facilitate large-scale opportunities for coaching and education across the organization

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (PhD preferred) and 8+ years of applying advanced quantitative techniques to problems in industry • 4+ years of experience in a leadership role, with an extensive track record of leading high-performing data science teams • Ability to inspire team members and influence cross-functional partners to mobilize around critical business initiatives • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills: communicates effectively with technical, non-technical, and executive audiences • Multi-threading: maintains up to date knowledge of multiple intersecting initiatives and ensures that they are on track • Ownership mentality: takes the initiative to identify, champion, and execute on the highest impact work • Ability to consider problems from first principles, with the instinct to use expertise and prior experience to guide but not dictate the solution • Preferred but not required: Insurance industry experience • Full funnel marketing experience: developing, executing, and measuring the impact of targeted, data-driven marketing strategies