Data Science Manager
- Ford
- 9 - 16 years
- Chennai
- 4 days ago
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Job Description
The Industrial System Analytics (ISA) team within GDIA develops cutting-edge cloud analytic solutions using GCP tools and techniques to drive strategic insights across Ford. As a Product Owner (Supervisor), you will be a critical leader within our product-driven organization. You will be responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering high-value data products and analytical solutions that directly address key business challenges. This role requires a strong blend of strategic product thinking, hands-on agile execution, and the ability to lead, mentor, and guide your team (or cross-functional teams) to achieve exceptional outcomes in a dynamic, data-intensive environment.
you'll have
- Bachelors degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role managing digital products or data solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in defining product roadmaps, managing backlogs, and prioritizing features.
- Proven experience working within an Agile software development environment.
- Experience gathering and translating business requirements into technical specifications and user stories.
- Strong understanding of data analytics, AI/ML concepts, and how they can drive business value.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services (e. g. , BigQuery, GCS, Dataflow).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
Even better, you may have
- Masters degree or PhD in a quantitative field.
- Experience supervising or mentoring other Product Owners or team members.
- Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e. g. , Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
- Proficiency in SQL and/or scripting languages (e. g. , Python) for data exploration.
- Knowledge of Fords internal data ecosystems or IT systems.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools (e. g. , CI/CD pipelines, Jira, GitHub).
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar Agile certification.
- Proven ability to balance "doing it right" with "speed to delivery" in a fast-paced environment.
- Inquisitive, proactive, and interested in learning new tools and techniques.
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Product Strategy Vision:
- Translate high-level business objectives and customer needs into clear product vision, strategy, and measurable outcomes for your product area.
- Communicate product vision and strategy effectively to the development team, stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring alignment and buy-in.
- Gather and analyze customer/internal feedback to continuously refine the product roadmap and drive improvements.
Backlog Management Prioritization:
- Own, define, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it is we'll-groomed with clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, data science, and UX teams to refine requirements and ensure technical feasibility and optimal solution design.
- Manage interdependencies across features and product releases, identifying and proactively mitigating risks to delivery.
Stakeholder Collaboration Communication:
- Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, customers, and the development team, fostering strong relationships.
- Translate complex technical concepts into understandable business language and vice versa, facilitating effective decision-making.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular, transparent updates on product progress, risks, and achievements.
- Act as a strategic consultant to the business, guiding them towards optimal data-driven solutions rather than just fulfilling requests.
Product Delivery Quality Assurance:
- Ensure that delivered software and analytical solutions meet desired business outcomes, quality standards, and compliance requirements (e. g. , security, legal, Ford policies).
- Collaborate with the team to define relevant analytics and metrics to track product performance, adoption, and realized business value.
- Facilitate user acceptance testing and feedback loops to ensure product adoption and satisfaction.
Agile Leadership Process Improvement:
- Champion Agile software development principles, culture, and best practices within your team and across the organization.
- Lead and facilitate team ceremonies (e. g. , sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) to ensure efficient and effective delivery.
- Mentor, coach, and guide team members (including junior Product Owners, if applicable, or cross-functional team members) in product ownership best practices, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure effective usage of agile tools (e. g. , Jira) and derive meaningful insights for continuous improvement of processes and delivery.
- Drive adoption of DevSecOps and software craftsmanship practices (CI/CD, TDD) where applicable.
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Job Classification
Industry: Auto ComponentsFunctional Area / Department: Data Science & AnalyticsRole Category: Data Science & Machine LearningRole: Data Science & Machine Learning - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: FordLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: Manager Quality Assurance Process improvement Business analytics Analytical Agile Continuous improvement Stakeholder management User acceptance testing SQL
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