Job Title : Data Scientist
Location : CHARLOTTE, North Carolina
Job Type : Full Time
Job Summary
Our client is an industry-leading organization at the forefront of innovation, harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to transform business capabilities and deliver intelligent, scalable solutions. They are seeking an accomplished AI/ML Principal Lead to drive strategic initiatives, shape the enterprise AI vision, and lead high-impact projects across the organization.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with executive leaders, data scientists, and strategic partners to define and execute large-scale AI/ML initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes.
- Lead the full lifecycle of AI/ML solution development — from concept to production — ensuring performance, scalability, and automation.
- Collaborate with technology architects to design and deploy advanced AI systems that translate innovative models into real-world applications, products, and services.
- Promote best practices in model development, data governance, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with risk and compliance teams.
- Architect and oversee large, complex datasets that support analytics, ensuring they are well-documented, governed, and integrated from multiple data sources.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and modernize the model development process while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Evaluate and guide vendor solutions, offering technical expertise to inform technology acquisition decisions.
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning across the AI/ML community.
- Effectively communicate technical concepts and analytical insights to both technical and non-technical audiences, enhancing organizational data literacy.
- Represent the organization in technical forums, research collaborations, and industry conferences to stay at the cutting edge of emerging AI trends.
- Ensure all AI/ML initiatives adhere to enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in predictive analytics or data science, including 6+ years of hands-on model development and validation.
- Strong programming expertise in Python, R, or similar languages, with an emphasis on writing clean, transparent, and well-documented code.
- Deep knowledge of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques — including regression, decision trees, SVMs, ensemble methods, clustering algorithms, and more.
- Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing end-to-end AI/ML solutions that deliver measurable business value.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, mitigate risks, and deliver results on time.
- Experience mentoring technical teams and influencing business stakeholders across diverse functions.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to translate advanced analytics concepts into business strategies.
What Sets You Apart
- Applied expertise in Machine Learning, NLP, and Generative AI, with hands-on experience developing agent-based AI solutions for operational automation, digital servicing, and customer engagement.
- Proven record of leading enterprise-scale Generative AI initiatives that enhance customer experience, improve efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Strong ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, driving innovation in areas such as intelligent decisioning, next-best-action systems, and process optimization.
- Experience shaping AI/ML strategy and implementing emerging technologies that redefine how organizations operate and serve their customers.
