Sr. Manager, Data Science

The Sr. Manager of Data Science is responsible for leading a team of data scientists and analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and direction to develop high-quality predictive and prescriptive analytical solutions related to guest predictive modeling, experimentation and optimization, advanced marketing measurement, or pricing

optimization. These solutions will drive commercial performance, loyalty revenue, marketing ROI, and better customer outcomes. As a key member of the Data Science CoE in the GIAD (Global Insights, Analytics, and Data) organization, the Sr. Manager will work closely with the Loyalty & Guest Experience Analytics and Revenue & Channel Performance Analytics teams to turn data into actionable insights using advanced statistical, machine learning and data science techniques that inform strategic business decisions.

Your day to day

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and identify opportunities for leveraging data science to drive business solutions.
• Address complex business problems using predictive analytics, advanced measurements, data science, and visualization techniques to drive insight and data-driven decision making.
• Develop and publish comprehensive guidelines and best practices for model development, model deployment, experimental design, marketing measurement, or pricing optimization.
• Communicate complex quantitative analyses in a clear, precise, and actionable manner to senior executives and non-technical stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor junior resources in development of business knowledge and technical skills.

What We Need From You

• Proven experience in the field of predictive analytics, data science, experimentation and optimization, advanced marketing measurement (Marketing Mix Modeling, Multi-Touch Attribution), or pricing optimization.
• Excellent knowledge of Machine Learning techniques and algorithms, incrementality measurement, or causal inference.
• Excellent understanding of data architecture, data platforms, and data processing frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and collaborative skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data/analyses in a simple, actionable way.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a closely related quantitative field with 7 or more years of progressive work experience in analytics; or Master degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics or a related field with 6 or more years of progressive work experience in analytics

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.