Director Data Science & AI Solutions

Requisition ID: 37240 

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow! 

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo.  With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry.  That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.  We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights:   

The Director of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Solutions will be responsible for driving an AI strategy forward in alignment with MCBC’s AI ambition.  This requires close collaboration with the AI Governance organization as well as leaders in the organization looking for AI solutions.  This role will help establish a level of AI Literacy in the organization and bring an understanding to the power and yet also the concerns of AI.

Outside of AI Literacy is the delivery of the Data Science and AI services and solutions.   As a Director of an enterprise program, this role are accountable for leading a team of managers and professionals to deliver Data Science and AI services and solutions.   This is done by creating frameworks and processes to leverage Data Science and AI technologies throughout the organization.  Moreover, it will be to cultivate a learning and development environment within the team to continue to pipeline new talent into this rapidly evolving field of AI.  Continuous talent development not only helps to retain the knowledge capital in the organization but also ensures products developed and delivered to the organize continue to deliver value.

This role requires constant collaboration with our IT VPs and Product Managers to identify and close opportunities for business growth, supporting the terms and conditions of the delivery.  A strategic  focus is on enabling joint roadmap development around the delivery of solutions, ensuring high quality delivery and driving financial performance. 

This position reports to VP, Data, Analytics & AI

What You’ll Be Brewing: 

• Most importantly, you will lead a team of talented colleagues, and support their growth and development through career discussions and consistent one on one conversations.
• Strategy Development: Develop and implement the AI and analytics strategy aligned with the organization's goals.
• Stakeholder Partnership – Partner with the data analytics team and other business and technology stakeholders in the organization. Communicate the value and impact of AI initiatives, gaining buy-in and support from senior management, business units, and other stakeholders. Understand business requirements and develop AI and analytics solutions that meet their needs. Provide guidance on data-driven decision-making and standard processes.
• Performance Measurement and Optimization: Define key performance indicators (important metrics) to measure the effectiveness and impact of AI and analytics initiatives. Continuously supervise and optimize models and algorithms to improve accuracy and performance. 

Key Ingredients: 

• You are an authentic leader.  You value and respect differences and believe everyone’s unique differences is the key to collaboration and a winning team culture

• Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Statistics or related field required
• You have at least 10-15 years experience in leading teams.
• You have 8+ years of demonstrated experience working in a data intensive environment and translating business needs into data requirements (experience with SQL, Python, Azure Databricks, Synapse,  Machine Learning and AI).
• You have an understanding of ethical considerations and responsible AI practices, including bias mitigation, fairness, visibility, and explain ability.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome  
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments  

• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow  
• You exhibit our core values

Beverage Bonuses:  

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office   
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  

• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com. 
 

Pay and Benefits:

At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $168,700.00 - $221,400.00 (posting salary range) + 25% target short term incentive +  target long term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.