Director of Data Science Job at Harnham, San Francisco, CA

bkhxZTRTSlhLL2pDZk1rK3k1WmJCb0ZnMnc9PQ==
  • Harnham
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Title: Director of Data Science

Logistics: Hybrid - 2x per week onsite in San Francisco

We are seeking a Director of Data Science to lead and expand our growing team. This role will be responsible for doubling the team from four to eight members over the next year, managing performance, engaging with key stakeholders, and driving the technical direction of the team. The ideal candidate has a deep background in data science, AI, and machine learning, along with proven leadership and hiring experience.

Company Info:

Our client is a Series-C startup with about 700 employees and is a travel platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee team performance, ensuring effective planning, prioritization, and progress tracking through OKRs.
  • Lead hiring efforts to scale the data science team while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Conduct regular 1:1s, brainstorming sessions, and team meetings to maintain momentum and foster innovation.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the product and sales teams, to drive strategy with a focus on lead scoring and optimization .

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in data science, including 4-5 years in a management role.
  • Hands-on data science expertise with a proven track record of leading teams.
  • Strong background in hiring, project planning, and prioritization.
  • Ability to manage both data scientists and potentially a larger analytics team of up to 15 people.
  • Able to code in Python and experience with standard libraries and frameworks.
  • Experience working with lead scoring or pricing models .
  • Ability to contribute to projects directly, though this will not be the primary focus.

Industry Background

  • Experience in the travel industry is a plus but not required.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

KUHN Group

Electronic Systems Technician Job at KUHN Group

 ...The Electronic Systems Technician will support the design and development of innovative electronic/electrical hardware and software products that provide high quality and reliable performance to our customers at a competitive cost. The Electronic Systems Technician also... 

DivcoWest

Investment Analyst Job at DivcoWest

 ...ANALYST, INVESTMENTS JOB DESCRIPTION Company Background Founded in 1993, DivcoWest is a multi-disciplinary real estate investment firm headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Los Angeles, Menlo Park, Cambridge, Washington DC, Austin, and New York City... 

DCTV

Development Director Job at DCTV

About DCTV Founded in 1972, Downtown Community Television Center, Inc. (DCTV) has grown into one of the leading documentary production and film education centers in the country. A community of and for documentary filmmakers, DCTV is a unique space where screenings, discussions...

Diamond Personnel

Spanish Interpreter Job at Diamond Personnel

 ...Law firm in Norcross, GA is seeking a Spanish Interpreter for a 1 day assignment on May 6, 2025. This role will be interpreting a legal conversation between an attorney and client in English and Spanish and vice-versa. Neutral / Latin American dialect. This role is to... 

Beacon Hill

Part-time Legal Content Editor Job at Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Legal seeks JD graduates with strong legal research/writing skills for a part-time Legal Content Editor for a reputable nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC! The Legal Content Editor will routinely format, edit and proofread documents for the organization...