Ford Motor Company · 2 weeks ago
Manager, Data Science & AI Strategy
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFord Motor Company is seeking a Data Science Leader to shape and execute their Data Science and AI strategy within Integrated Services Analytics. This leadership role will drive the transformation of IS Analytics through advanced data science and AI technologies, leading the end-to-end delivery of Data Science and AI products while mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Define and communicate advanced analytics and AI roadmap aligned with Integrated Services strategic priorities
Build and mentor IS Analytics teams, fostering innovation and technical excellence
Engage directly in solution design, model development, and deployment to ensure scalability and reliability
Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to integrate Data Science and AI into core offerings and deliver measurable outcomes
Define and execute the advanced analytics and AI strategy, partnering with business leaders to translate complex challenges into scalable, impactful solutions
Own the product vision and delivery, establishing clear success metrics and driving accountability
Provide hands-on technical guidance in solution design, model development, and deployment
Lead technical and design reviews, direct advanced Data Science and AI research, and build robust engineering practices for architecture, MLOps, and software engineering rigor
Own the end-to-end delivery of analytics, AI products and services from concept to production, ensuring rapid iteration, quality, reliability, and scalability in partnership with cross-functional teams
Influence product direction through data-driven insights
Apply deep expertise in cloud-based AI platforms, modern ML frameworks, Python, containerization, and version control to design, implement, and optimize end-to-end ML pipelines and large-scale data processing for production deployment, including advanced ML algorithms, statistical modeling, and Generative/Agentic AI applications
Qualification
Required
Education: Master's Degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, AI, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science)
Delivery Leadership: Seasoned leader in Data Science and AI applications, with proven experience delivering and scaling multiple advanced analytical and AI solutions in production environments
Technical Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on experience with advanced analytics, machine learning, and data science software (e.g., Python-based tools), with experience in Generative AI or Agentic AI a plus
Experience using cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and enterprise Data Science/AI platforms
Demonstrated proficiency in modern ML frameworks, statistical modeling, and data analysis techniques. Experience with Gen AI technologies is a plus
Leadership & Team Development: 3+ years leading and managing direct reports
Proven ability to hire, grow, and mentor high-performing AI and Data Science teams
Preferred
PhD in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, AI)
Expertise in advanced and predictive analytical methods (e.g., Simulation, Design of Experiments, Genetic Algorithms, Ensemble Methods, Naïve Bayes, Neural Networks, Regression, Image Processing, NLP)
Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Expertise in open-source data science technologies such as Python, R, Spark, SQL
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
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2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
Recent News
2026-01-09
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