Senior Manager of Data Science

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Science, in Louisville, KY.

Summary: We are looking for a Senior Manager, Data Science, to serve as both a technical and people leader within a growing data science organization. This role is responsible for leading a team of Data Scientists while remaining hands-on with machine learning strategy, execution, and delivery. The focus is on building and scaling production-grade models that support core platform capabilities in a regulated, high-trust environment.

This position is well suited for a leader who thrives in fast-moving, evolving settings and can provide clarity, structure, and momentum while balancing delivery, quality, and team development.

Duties Include: Team Leadership & Delivery:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Scientists, fostering a culture of technical rigor, accountability, and continuous learning
• Oversee day-to-day execution of data science initiatives, ensuring alignment with product priorities and business objectives
• Guide the development, deployment, and ongoing monitoring of machine learning models used in live production environments
• Partner closely with product, engineering, and analytics leaders to embed data science solutions into core platform workflows
• Establish clear communication rhythms and alignment across cross-functional teams to support effective decision-making

Technical Leadership & Execution:

• Apply advanced machine learning techniques (e.g., classification, regression, clustering, NLP, anomaly detection, and generative models) to solve complex, real-world business challenges
• Own and evolve model governance practices, including version control, monitoring, performance tracking, and drift detection
• Support evaluation and adoption of emerging tools, platforms, and methodologies that improve data science efficiency and scalability