Director of Data Science - Analytics Innovation, Retail & CPG Job at McKinsey & Company, Boston, MA

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  • McKinsey & Company
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Analytics Director of Data Science - Analytics Innovation, Retail & CPG Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact As a Director of Data Science, your role will include a broad set of responsibilities to drive internal data science and product development teams, along with client-facing roles across the following topics: Provide Innovation Leadership by helping drive the innovation agenda for Retail & CPG Analytics across sciences, talent, and tools by defining analytics use cases and aligning with a partner stakeholder group on prioritization. Examples include contributing to the roadmap for analytical code innovation, bringing in additional analytical features, exploring alternative modeling or AI/ML approaches, and automating analytics at scale. Drive/oversee key architectural decisions related to Analytics, from modeling to forecasting to optimization, and evaluate the benefits and risks of different platforms and technologies, making recommendations for future use. Provide Expert Leadership on Client Projects by engaging directly with clients and consulting teams to bring expertise, shape analytics approaches, review insights, and develop client-specific recommendations. Also, coach clients and team members to adopt analytical best practices for maximum impact. Your Growth You will collaborate with our Periscope Retail and CPG solutions teams to drive analytical innovation and engage clients & McKinsey consulting teams with expert leadership. This role offers opportunities to drive industry-defining innovation and apply it to client situations for further refinement and scaling. Founded in 2007, Periscope by McKinsey develops analytical approaches and software to uncover actionable insights, focusing on B2C, CPG, and B2B commercial excellence. Periscope's solutions help embed these into operational environments and transform business processes for revenue growth. Learn more at periscope-solutions.com . Your Qualifications and Skills Advanced degree in applied math, economics, statistics, or related fields 10+ years in consulting, data analysis, retail pricing, or promotions Experience with advanced analytics techniques, including econometric modeling, ML models like XGBoost, decision trees, and optimization tools Experience leveraging LLM models and Agent AI to solve business problems Proficiency with statistical packages, Python, and R Experience managing a team of analysts Strong communication, influencing skills, and ability to work with all management levels Strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a client-focused approach Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now / Apply Later For U.S. applicants: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. The estimated salary range is $259,100 - $265,400 USD, depending on experience and location. We offer comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off. For non-U.S. applicants: McKinsey & Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit our careers and diversity sites. #J-18808-Ljbffr McKinsey & Company

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