Director Of Data Science

Job Description

THE JOB

As the Director of Data Science, you will set strategic direction for data science at Live Nation Concerts. You will own the DS process end-to-end, from training models to deployment. You will use machine learning (ML) algorithms and data mining to solve business problems and identify opportunities.

You will enjoy working with a rich data set across the world's largest concert promoter, including ticket sales, customer data, marketing performance, as well as transaction level POS data. Your insights will turn into real products and strategy on a regular basis.

In this role, you will sit at the intersection of data + disruption. You will report into the SVP – Revenue & Analytics, and will lead the data science team.

You are focused on results, a self-starter, and want to see your models all the way into production.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Guide and mentor a team of data scientists
• End-to-end ownership of machine learning algorithms and models – from training to production
• Set the vision for ML, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and data science applications
• Collaborate with data engineering to acquire data sources, test and optimize, deploy and monitor production models
• Carry out rigorous model validation and model tuning/optimization as part of the natural model life-cycle
• Design and evaluate experiments
• Partner with SVP – Revenue & Analytics to identify opportunities to insert data science into existing business processes
• Work in a multi-disciplinary environment of analysts, data engineering and department management

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• 7+ years of professional experience
• Advanced R, Python, and SQL skills
• Experience managing or mentoring a team of data scientists
• Strong machine learning background, both with supervised and unsupervised algorithms
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with a knack for explaining complex analytical concepts to non-technical business leaders
• Professional experience with Databricks or equivalent platform to productionalize models
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks
• Willing to work when necessary to help get overall team goals accomplished

BENEFITS & PERKS - Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility support
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv5z4m-52-15-63-145-42 in your application.